Supreme Court of Pakistan has fixed the hearing on bail pleas filed by PTI founder Imran Khan in cases related to the May 9 riots on August 12. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, has been formed to preside over the proceedings. The bench also includes Justice Shafi Siddiqui and Justice Gul Hassan Aurangzeb. The Registrar’s Office has issued the cause list for the hearing of eight appeals and has notified the PTI founder’s legal team accordingly. Earlier, the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on bail pleas filed by Imran Khan in cases related to the May 9 riots until August 12. The adjournment was granted following a request by Imran Khan’s counsel Salman Safdar, During the proceedings, Salman Akram Raja, another lawyer representing the PTI founder, requested the court to schedule the next hearing for the following week and issue notices. However, the court rejected the plea for an earlier date and issuance of notices. PTI founder, Imran Khan challenged the Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict pertaining rejection of post-arrest bail in cases related to the May 9 riots.
Supreme Court to Take Up Imran Khan’s Bail Applications in May 9 Cases on August 12
