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 had filed bails in the Jinnah House attack, Shadman police station arson cases and the burning of police vehicles at Rahat Bakery Chowk and Zaman Park. 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 for the safety of 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 specific arguments did Barrister Salman Safdar use to advocate for Imran Khan’s release on bail?
## Interview with Legal Analyst on Imran Khan’s Bail Rejection
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is legal analyst [Legal Analyst Name], who will help us understand the recent court decision regarding former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Welcome to the show.
**Legal Analyst:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** So, the Anti Terrorism Court in Lahore has rejected Imran Khan’s bail pleas in eight cases stemming from the May 9th incidents. Can you give us a brief overview of these cases?
**Legal Analyst:** Certainly. Mr. Khan faces multiple charges related to the violence and unrest that erupted on May 9th. This includes the attack on Jinnah House and various arson cases at locations like Shadman Police Station, Rahat Bakery Chowk, and Zaman Park.
**Interviewer:** Mr. Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, argued vehemently for his release. What were the main points of his defense?
**Legal Analyst:** Barrister Safdar highlighted the overwhelming number of cases against Mr. Khan, stating he faces charges under nearly every possible section of the law. He argued that while public reaction to Mr. Khan’s stance was negative, it shouldn’t translate into criminal charges. He also pointed to previous instances where Mr. Khan received relief from subordinate courts, claiming this demonstrated inconsistency in the prosecution’s case.
**Interviewer:** However, the court ultimately sided with the prosecution and denied bail. What might have been the reasoning behind this decision?
**Legal Analyst:** The details of the court’s reasoning haven’t been made public yet, as it was a reserved verdict. However, it’s likely the court considered the gravity of the charges – which involve attacks on state property – and potentially the perceived threat to public safety.
**Interviewer:** This rejection comes amidst ongoing political tensions in Pakistan. What are the potential implications of this decision, both for Mr. Khan and for the wider political landscape?
**Legal Analyst:** This ruling is a significant setback for Mr. Khan and keeps him behind bars for the foreseeable future. It will likely fuel further unrest among his supporters and deepen political divisions in the country. The case, and particularly the allegations against Mr. Khan regarding the conspiracy, continue to be highly controversial and will undoubtedly remain a focal point of Pakistani politics.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insightful analysis. We’ll continue to follow this story closely as it develops.
