Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has filed a bail application in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) for 12 cases related to the May 9 riots. Khan is currently on judicial remand in all cases, and his legal team argues that there is no recovery to be made from him.
The bail application states that the cases against Khan are malicious and politically motivated, and seeks the court’s approval for bail. Khan’s legal team has also pleaded for his release in the Jinnah House attack case, among others.
Recently, the Lahore High Court (LHC) declared Khan’s physical remand in multiple May 9 cases null and void, providing relief to the PTI founder. Despite this, Khan still faces over 200 cases and has been in jail since August last year. His wife, Bushra Bibi, is also imprisoned.
Khan’s legal team argues that the cases against him are a result of political victimization and that he has been denied justice. They claim that the government is using the judiciary to silence Khan and the PTI.
The bail application is a significant development in Khan’s legal battle, and the ATC’s decision will be closely watched. If granted bail, Khan will be released from prison, but if rejected, he will remain in custody.
The cases against Khan are related to the May 9 riots, which saw clashes between PTI supporters and law enforcement agencies. Khan has denied any involvement in the riots and claims that the cases against him are fabricated.
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