Pakistan
IHC approves Imran’s bail in seven cases
Petitioner’s lawyer said that Khan is ready to record his statement in seven cases.
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Islamabad: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday approved the protective bail for 10 days of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in seven cases, while he got interim extension till May 9 in two cases registered against him, GNN reported.
According to details, a two-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the bail pleas in the cases against Imran Khan in which his lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar argued.
Salman Safdar said that 140 cases have been registered till date. According to the knowledge of the petitioner, he has taken bail in all the cases that he is aware of.
He continued: “In the seven cases that are going on, he did not want to come directly to the court. He went to the judicial complex for bail however there was a situation of public disorder”.
During the hearing, the Chief Justice said that we had stated that we will give protection to approach the concerned court, you have not even joined the investigation yet. You were assured from the day one that you will be provided with security.
Petitioner’s lawyer said that Khan is ready to record his statement in seven cases.
Responding to which Justice Aamer Farooq said that your client is present in Islamabad, investigation officers are also here, so record his statement today.
“The statement will not be as you hand over a paper, follow the procedure of recording the statement to the police,” he ordered.
The Chief Justice said that we want to give you relief, if you don't want to take it, it's your choice.
Later, the bench comprising Chief Justice Islamabad Aamer Farooq and Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb left and went into the judges' chamber.
After some time, the court extended Imran’s interim bail till May 9 in two cases, while in seven cases it granted protective bail for 10 days.
Imran Khan has been ordered to approach the trial court for bail in seven cases.
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