ISLAMABAD -UNS: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday restrained authorities from harassing PTI Chairman Imran Khan on a petition filed by him for early hearing of 121 cases registered against him.
“Imran Khan should not be illegally harassed until the next hearing,” the court mentioned in its verdict.
The PTI chairman had also sought order for police not to carry out any operation against him at Zaman Park during Eid holidays.
However, the top court of the province ruled that any operation under the law could not be stopped. The court adjourned hearing of the case till May 2. Earlier, the court had reserved its judgement. The PTI chairman had also requested bail in the 121 cases registered against him.
A five-member larger bench, headed by the chief justice, heard the 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 the 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 the court during the holidays.
Imran’s bail extended by IHC till May 3
Meanwhile, the Islamabad High Court extended the bail of the PTI chief in eight cases registered against him. The cases were registered at Golra, Bara Kahu, Ramna, Khanna, and CTD police stations related to the violence at the Federal Judicial Complex.
“Hence, we leave the matter up to parliament now. Parliament is supreme for us because this is what is written in the constitution.”
Regarding Monday’s meeting, she explained that the SBP could only allocate the money but could not release it.
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