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 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 specific evidence was presented by Imran Khan’s legal team to refute the government’s accusations regarding the May 9th protests?
## Imran Khan’s Bail Applications Rejected in 8 May 9th Cases
**INTERVIEWER:** Joining us today to discuss the recent developments in Imran Khan’s legal battles is legal analyst [GUEST NAME]. Imran Khan recently had his bail applications rejected in eight cases related to the May 9th protests. Can you shed some light on this situation?
**GUEST:** Absolutely. On May 9th, Pakistan saw widespread protests following the arrest of Imran Khan. These protests led to several incidents of violence and vandalism, including the attack on Jinnah House. The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore heard Imran Khan’s bail pleas in eight of these cases, including those related to the Jinnah House attack and arson at Shadam Police Station.
Unfortunately for Mr. Khan, Judge Manzar Ali Gul rejected all eight bail applications.
**INTERVIEWER:** What arguments were presented by Imran Khan’s legal team?
**GUEST:** Barrister Salman Safdar, Mr. Khan’s lawyer, argued that the reaction to Mr. Khan’s opinions was disproportionate and led to these unfortunate incidents. He highlighted that Mr. Khan has been facing a barrage of legal challenges with over 240 cases filed against him, including some that have been dismissed by lower courts.
He also presented a strong case alleging that the government’s accusations are inconsistent and lack solid proof. Mr. Safdar argued that it is easy to accuse but difficult to prove, especially when the plaintiffs in most cases are policemen.
**INTERVIEWER:** What are the next steps for Imran Khan’s legal team?
**GUEST:** While this is a setback for Mr. Khan, his legal team will likely pursue other legal avenues to secure his release. They might file appeals against the rejection of bail applications or explore other legal options available within the Pakistani legal system.
**INTERVIEWER:** Thank you for providing this insightful analysis, [GUEST NAME]. This is a developing story, and we will continue to follow the legal proceedings closely.
