LAHORE: Lahore High Court gave relief to PTI Chairman Imran Khan by extending his protective bail in five cases till March 27. Cases were filed against Imran Khan including “Vandalism” at his recent appearance in Judicial Complex.

Lahore High Court cancelled reservations related to plea of Imran Khan seeking protective bail in five cases. Two-member bench comprising Jsutice Tariq Saleem Sheikh and Justice Anwaar Hussain heard petition filed by Imran Khan for renewal of his protective bail as he failed to appear before relevant courts in cases registered Raman and Khana Police Stations.

When asked if Supreme Court would intervene in recent decision of Election Commission regarding postponement of elections, PTI Chief said if apex court failed to abolish this decision, then it would also be uncertain that if polls would be held in October.

Barrister Salman Safdar and Advocate Azhar Siddique represented PTI Chief in case. A heavy contingent of police was deployed at high court in order to avoid any untoward situation.

Barrister Salman said reservations were raised at PTI’s Chief plea for bail, therefore petition was reapplied. He said extension was requested in already given plea. Responding, Justice Tariq Saleem said Islamabad High Court should be approached for this purpose.

At this, Imran’s lawyer raised issue of Imran’s security and said he also came at LHC with security. Meanwhile, Imran Khan came at rostrum and said chaos took place at Judicial Complex and court could see video of that incident while saying no Prime Minister in country’s history had to face this kind of victimisation.

Earlier, Imran Khan reached Lahore High Court from his Zaman Park residence to secure protective bail in five cases registered against him in Islamabad.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 25 2023

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