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 that PTI founder was in NAB custody from 9 to 12 May.
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 potential legal strategies available to Imran Khan’s legal team in light of this bail rejection?
## Imran Khan’s Bail Rejected in May 9th Cases: A Legal Analysis
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is legal expert, Alex Reed, to discuss the recent decision by the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore regarding Imran Khan’s bail applications. Mr. Khan’s pleas were rejected in connection with eight cases related to the May 9th events. Can you shed some light on this development?
**Alex Reed:** Certainly. This is a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Mr. Khan. The court rejected his bail pleas for cases related to the Jinnah House attack, arson at the Shadman police station, the burning of police vehicles, and the Askari Tower attack, among others. Judge Manzar Ali Gul delivered the reserved verdict after hearing arguments from both sides.
**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on the arguments presented by Mr. Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar?
**Alex Reed:** Mr. Safdar stressed that the public’s reaction, which led to these events, was triggered by Mr. Khan’s expressed opinions. He highlighted the sheer volume of cases filed against Mr. Khan, suggesting they were excessive and unfounded. He cited previous cases where Mr. Khan had received relief from lower courts and argued that the government was trying different strategies to implicate Mr. Khan, making it difficult to defend against the accusations.
**Interviewer:** What does this decision mean for Mr. Khan’s legal situation moving forward?
**Alex Reed:** This rejection further complicates Mr. Khan’s legal position. He remains in custody, and the rejection of bail suggests the court views these charges seriously. It’s likely his legal team will pursue further appeals, potentially to higher courts, to challenge this decision.
**Interviewer:** Given the political context surrounding these cases, do you see any broader implications from this ruling?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. This case is highly politicized, and the court’s decision will likely be scrutinized closely by both sides of the political spectrum. It could have implications for the upcoming elections and the overall political landscape in Pakistan.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for providing this insightful analysis.
We will continue to monitor these developments closely and provide further updates as they become available. [[1](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65571796)]
