LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) restrained authorities from harassing PTI Chairman Imran Khan on petition filed by him for early hearing of 121 cases registered against him. “Imran Khan should not be illegally harassed until next hearing,” court mentioned in its verdict.

PTI Chairman had also sought order for police not to carry out any operation against him at Zaman Park during Eid holidays. However, top court of province ruled that any operation under law could not be stopped. Ccourt adjourned hearing of case till May 2. Earlier, court had reserved its judgment. PTI Chairman had also requested bail in 121 cases registered against him.  Five-member larger bench, headed by Chief Justice heard petition of former Prime Minister Imran Khan against possible operation at Zaman Park and summons delivered to him.

 Imran Khan’s lawyer, Salman Safdar submitted before court that there were reports of police action in Zaman Park on Eid and if action took place, they would not be able to approach court during holidays.  Public prosecutor told court that he had no information about any such plan. PTI Chairman Imran Khan came to rostrum and told court that in his opinion operation could be launched on Eid. He said they had done it before when he went to appear in Islamabad and an operation was conducted at his house.

Meanwhile, Islamabad High Court extended bail of PTI Chief in eight cases registered against him. Cases were registered at Golra, Bara Kahu, Ramna, Khanna and CTD police stations related to violence at Federal Judicial Complex.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 19 2023

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