The Anti-Terrorism Court of Lahore gave a reserved verdict on the bail applications of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder chairman Imran Khan in 8 cases on May 9.
The anti-terrorism court in Lahore rejected the bails of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder in the Jinnah House attack and May 9 eight cases. Judge Manzar Ali Gul gave a reserved verdict on the bails.
Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Manzar Ali Gul heard former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bail pleas in 8 cases on May 9. Founding Chairman PTI’s lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar appeared in the court.
Founder PTI filed bails in Jinnah House attack, Shadman police station arson cases and in Rahat Bakery Chowk and Zaman Park burning of police vehicles. Apart from this, founder PTI also filed bails in the Askari Tower attack and three other May 9 cases, which were rejected by the court.
Report of the hearing
Barrister Salman Safdar while arguing in the court said that the wrong reaction to the opinion of PTI founder came from the people. I have represented founder PTI in more than 240 cases. All kinds of cases were registered against one accused. There is no section under which a case has not been registered. Cypher’s case went to the Supreme Court, all others got relief from subordinate courts.
The lawyer said that in 30 cases decisions have been made against the government. I am placing before you about 25 decisions. The plaintiffs in each case are policemen. The government has thrown googly, leg break, off break second third. Sometimes they say that the conspiracy took place in this way, then they say that it did not take place in this way. Bushra Bibi was included in 12 cases that she was also involved in the conspiracy. It is easy to accuse and difficult to prove.
Barrister Salman Safdar said that I am not asking you for discharge or dismissal of the case. You cannot even provide these facilities. The accused has been in jail for a long time, I am asking the court for bail.
The lawyer argued that Pervez Musharraf’s medical records were presented, he had to leave the world to prove them true. After that everyone was convinced that all the medicals were correct. Judges have relayed PTI founder’s detention in NAB custody from May 9 to 12.
Later, Special Prosecutor Rao Abdul Jabbar said in his arguments that all the cases are of rebellion against the government and attack on sensitive installations. The judgments presented are not related to these cases. According to British law, the King is not impeachable. The accused is not a king. At the behest of the accused, 200 installations were attacked. It was said on social media that today is the day of real jihad. Indian TV channels also continued to run the same news.
The prosecutor added in the arguments that the general public is prohibited from visiting certain places in Kent. Everyone has a modern device that communicates location and messages. How PC Hotel, Awari Hotel or milk shop in Anarkali was not attacked. Military installations were attacked. The statue of Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed, who sacrificed his life to protect the country, was kicked. These wars and attacks continue even today. The ranger and the policeman were martyred, while the accused says that I am in jail.
While giving arguments in the court on behalf of the prosecution, it was further said that the accused was not in jail on May 7 when the conspiracy took place, the application of the accused should be dismissed.
Later, the court reserved its judgment after completing the arguments on the bail pleas of the prosecution and the accused’s counsel.
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What reasons did his lawyer give for Imran Khan’s bail application?
## Imran Khan’s Bail Applications Rejected
**Interviewer:** We’re joined today by legal analyst Ahmed Khan to discuss the recent rejection of Imran Khan’s bail applications in eight cases. Mr. Khan, the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore handed down its verdict yesterday. Can you give our viewers a brief overview of the situation?
**Ahmed Khan:** Certainly. This relates to the May 9th events following Imran Khan’s arrest, where widespread protests and violence erupted across Pakistan. The court refused bail in eight cases, including charges related to the attack on Jinnah House, arson at a police station, and the burning of police vehicles.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that there were eight cases. Can you elaborate on the specific charges against Mr. Khan?
**Ahmed Khan:** The cases against Mr. Khan stem from his alleged involvement in inciting the violence on May 9th. The state argues that his statements and actions led to the attacks on state property and clashes with law enforcement. [[1](https://humenglish.com/pakistan/imran-khans-bail-applications-rejected-in-eight-cases/)]
**Interviewer:** Mr. Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, argued passionately for his client’s bail. What were the main points of his defense?
**Ahmed Khan:** Safdar emphasized that the response to Mr. Khan’s arrest was spontaneous and not premeditated. He highlighted the numerous cases filed against Mr. Khan, suggesting a pattern of political persecution. Safdar stressed that Mr. Khan has been incarcerated for a significant period and argued that the prosecution has struggled to substantiate its accusations.
**Interviewer:** What’s next for Imran Khan?
**Ahmed Khan:** The rejection of bail means that Mr. Khan will remain in custody while awaiting trial. The legal proceedings will continue, and his legal team is likely to pursue other legal avenues, potentially appealing this decision.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for providing this insightful analysis, Mr. Khan.
**Ahmed Khan:** It was my pleasure.
