Imran's non-bailable warrant converted into bailable
Former prime minister Imran Khan stands with people in Zaman Park, after security forces had fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of Imran Khan's supporters who had cordoned off his home in an effort to prevent his arrest, in Lahore, Pakistan on March 15, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS
A district and sessions court on Friday converted former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's non-bailable arrest warrant in the woman judge threatening case into a bailable one.
Additional Sessions Judge Sikandar Khan heard Imran's request against the non-bailable arrest warrant which was issued by Judicial Magistrate Malik Aman.
During the hearing, the court decided to set aside the non-bailable arrest warrant, issuing a bailable arrest warrant against surety bond of Rs20,000.
Speaking to the media, Imran's counsel said that the issuance of the non-bailable arrest warrant was "unlawful" and "illegal".
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He said that this decision was a victory and prevented the prosecution from "staging another drama" outside Zaman Park.
On Wednesday, a district and sessions court had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for the April 18 hearing, while rejecting Imran’s request for an exemption from appearance in the case pertaining to the intimidation of a female judge.
Imran had challenged the decision to issue an arrest warrant and filed an appeal.