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 legal recourse does Imran Khan have following the rejection of his bail plea?
## Interview: Imran Khan’s Bail Plea Rejected by Lahore Court
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is legal analyst, Sarah Khan, to discuss the latest developments in the numerous legal cases against former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Sarah, thanks for being here.
**Sarah Khan:** My pleasure.
**Host:** So, the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore recently rejected Imran Khan’s bail applications in eight cases related to the May 9th riots. Can you tell us a bit more about this ruling?
**Sarah Khan:** Yes, absolutely. The court, presided over by Judge Manzar Ali Gul, denied Khan bail in eight cases stemming from the unrest that occurred following his arrest earlier this year. These cases include the Jinnah House attack, arson at the Shadman police station, and incidents of vehicle burning in different parts of Lahore.
**Host:** Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, argued forcefully during the hearing. What were the main points he raised?
**Sarah Khan:** Barrister Safdar emphasized that the public reaction was a result of strong feelings towards Khan’s opinions and that his client had been targeted with a wide range of charges, essentially facing every conceivable legal accusation. He highlighted that Khan had received favorable rulings in previously filed cases, including one that reached the Supreme Court.
**Host:** He also mentioned the involvement of Bushra Bibi, Khan’s wife, in some of these cases.
**Sarah Khan:** Yes, that’s correct. Barrister Safdar pointed out that Bushra Bibi was named as an accused in 12 cases, suggesting that the government was trying to implicate her in a broader conspiracy.
**Host:** This latest ruling comes after Khan was granted bail in a separate land fraud case earlier this year. Where does this leave Imran Khan legally?
**Sarah Khan:** This rejection is a setback for Khan, as he remains incarcerated. While his legal team can undoubtedly appeal this decision, the situation underscores the complex legal battles he faces and the ongoing political tensions surrounding his case.
**Host:** Thank you so much for providing this insightful analysis, Sarah. We’ll continue to follow this story closely.
**Sarah Khan:** My pleasure.
