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, the founding 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 prison 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 are the main arguments put forward by Imran Khan’s lawyer for his bail?
## Interview with Legal Expert on Imran Khan’s Bail Rejection
**Host**: Welcome back to the show. Today we’re discussing the recent legal developments surrounding former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Joining us is legal expert Alex Reed, who can shed some light on these complex cases. Alex Reed, thanks for being here.
**Alex Reed**: My pleasure.
**Host**: Let’s start with the basics. An Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore has rejected bail applications for Imran Khan in eight cases related to the May 9th protests. Can you walk us through the specifics of these cases?
**Alex Reed**: Absolutely. These cases stem from the unrest that erupted across Pakistan on May 9th, following Mr. Khan’s arrest. He is facing charges in connection with incidents like the attack on Jinnah House, arson at the Shadman Police Station, and the burning of police vehicles in various locations, including Rahat Bakery Chowk and Zaman Park. These are serious accusations, and the court ultimately decided against granting him bail at this stage.
**Host**: Mr. Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, argued passionately for his client’s release. He cited the numerous cases Mr. Khan is facing and expressed concerns about the government’s handling of the situation. What were the key points raised in his defense?
**Alex Reed**: Mr. Safdar emphasized the sheer volume of cases against Mr. Khan, stating that almost every charge imaginable has been levelled against his client. He highlighted previous rulings in Mr. Khan’s favor in some cases, arguing that these show a pattern of the government overreaching. He also pointed to inconsistencies in the prosecutions, claiming the government has shifted its narratives multiple times. He stressed that Mr. Khan has been imprisoned for a considerable period and argued that bail was warranted.
**Host**: The court, however, decided against Mr. Khan’s release. What does this mean for him moving forward?
**Alex Reed**: This rejection sets a challenging legal path ahead for Mr. Khan. He will likely remain in custody while these cases proceed through the Pakistani judicial system. The trial process could be lengthy and complex, especially given the high-profile nature of these charges.
**Host**: Thank you for providing such insightful analysis, Alex Reed. This is a developing story, and we’ll continue to follow it closely.
