Protestors throw stones after police fire tear gas to disperse them in Lahore on May 9, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS
The district and sessions court of Islamabad on Monday approved the bail of nine PTI workers linked to protests held on November 26, following arguments by their legal team.
The bail petitions were heard by Judicial Magistrate Ahmed Shehzad Gondal at the District and Sessions Court. During the hearing, Sardar Masroof Advocate, representing the workers, argued that co-accused in the case had already secured bail from the High Court. He pleaded that under Article 201 of the Constitution, the lower court was legally bound to grant similar relief.
After reviewing the arguments, the court reserved its decision and later approved bail against surety bonds of Rs20,000 each.
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