Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan leaves court after being granted bail
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan leaves court after being granted bail

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad High Court grants two weeks of interim bail after Khan’s ‘invalid’ arrest on corruption charges. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been granted bail by the Islamabad High Court after his arrest on corruption charges this week sparked deadly clashes before being declared illegal. It is a complete law of the jungle.” Speaking to reporters earlier inside the courtroom after being granted bail, Khan blamed the army’s commander, General Syed Asim Munir, for the situation in the country. On Thursday, Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial said Khan’s arrest in the case was illegal because it took place on court premises, where Khan had intended to file a bail application.

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Pakistan military court sentences 25 civilians in Imran Khan arrest violence case, US concerned
1 day, 9 hours ago

Pakistan military court sentences 25 civilians in Imran Khan arrest violence case, US concerned

Hindustan Times  

A Pakistani military court sentenced 25 civilians to periods ranging from two to 10 years of "rigorous imprisonment". The ruling underscores concerns among supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan that military courts are going to play a bigger role in cases involving the 72-year-old, who is facing multiple charges, including allegedly inciting attacks against the armed forces, PTI …

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
4 days, 14 hours ago

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan has jailed 25 civilians over attacks on military facilities that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023. The military’s public relations wing confirmed the ruling on Saturday, stating that a military court had handed down sentences of between two and 10 years of “rigorous imprisonment”, with 14 facing a decade behind bars. The statement did …

JNU student leader Umar Khalid granted seven days of interim bail to attend his cousin’s wedding - all you need to know
1 week ago

JNU student leader Umar Khalid granted seven days of interim bail to attend his cousin’s wedding - all you need to know

Live Mint  

Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid has been granted interim bail to attend his cousin's wedding. Currently, the Delhi High Court is reviewing the regular bail applications of Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam in the case. Earlier, while rejecting his bail plea, the trial court stated: "The High Court analysed the case against the applicant and concluded that the allegations …

Umar Khalid Gets 7 Days Interim Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
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1 week ago

Umar Khalid Gets 7 Days Interim Bail In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to former JNU scholar Umar Khalid in the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts granted interim bail for 7 days to Khalid for attending a wedding in the family.The interim bail conditions are that Khalid shall not contact …

Umar Khalid gets 7-day bail in 2020 Delhi riots case to attend family wedding
1 week ago

Umar Khalid gets 7-day bail in 2020 Delhi riots case to attend family wedding

India Today  

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail for seven days to former JNU student Umar Khalid to attend a wedding in his family in the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Khalid has been in custody since his arrest by the Delhi Police on September 14, 2020 in the UAPA case over the alleged …

Delhi riots conspiracy case: Court grants interim bail to Umar Khalid to attend marriage in family
1 week ago

Delhi riots conspiracy case: Court grants interim bail to Umar Khalid to attend marriage in family

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Court allowed Khalid a seven-day interim bail to attend a family wedding on Wednesday. The court granted interim bail to former JNU student leader Umar Khalid in connection with a UAPA case linked to the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Khalid has been in custody since September 2020, …

A Pakistani court indicts imprisoned former PM Imran Khan and his wife for corruption
1 week, 6 days ago

A Pakistani court indicts imprisoned former PM Imran Khan and his wife for corruption

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court on Thursday indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in one of several graft cases they face, officials and his party said. The couple is accused of keeping and selling state gifts including jewelry they received when Khan was in office, at a value less than their market price. Under Pakistan’s laws, …

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi indicted in new Toshakhana case
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1 week, 6 days ago

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi indicted in new Toshakhana case

India TV News  

Islamabad: A Pakistan court on Thursday indicted former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the second Toshahana case. The Toshakhana case involves allegations of corruption against Khan and Bibi, specifically regarding the sale of gifts from foreign dignitaries. However, the Islamabad High Court approved her post-arrest bail plea in the case in October and she was …

Imran Khan is now accused of 188 cases; ex-Pak PM calls govt 'authoritarian'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Imran Khan is now accused of 188 cases; ex-Pak PM calls govt 'authoritarian'

Firstpost  

The former prime minister is booked in 99 cases in Punjab, 76 in Islamabad and two in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Former prime minister Imran Khan accused the government of ’authoritarianism’ as the number of cases and inquiries against him reached 188. As per a post on his official X account, the former prime minister also accused the government of “undermining democratic …

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan indicted for inciting attacks on military
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan indicted for inciting attacks on military

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was indicted on Thursday on charges of inciting attacks against military, a case stemming from deadly anti-government rallies led by his party last year Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan pauses as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan on March 17, 2023. Reuters File Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan …

Pakistan court issues new arrest warrant for Imran Khan’s wife
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan court issues new arrest warrant for Imran Khan’s wife

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Pakistani court has issued …

Pakistan launches ’midnight raid’ to clear Imran Khan supporters from Islamabad after 6 killed in ’do-or-die’ protests
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4 weeks ago

Pakistan launches ’midnight raid’ to clear Imran Khan supporters from Islamabad after 6 killed in ’do-or-die’ protests

Live Mint  

Pakistani security forces launched a midnight operation on Tuesday to disperse thousands of supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had gathered in Islamabad to demand his release. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party's protests, demanding the release of its leader Imran Khan, took a violent turn on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four security personnel and two PTI …

Islamabad violence: 6 killed in clashes amid protests for Imran Khan's release
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4 weeks ago

Islamabad violence: 6 killed in clashes amid protests for Imran Khan's release

Hindustan Times  

At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed in violent clashes in Pakistan's Islamabad between supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan and security forces, Reuters reported. A spokesperson for Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, Zulfikar Bukhari, said that two protesters were also killed in the clashes while 30 others were injured. In Photos | Islamabad under siege as …

A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
4 weeks, 1 day ago

A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It’s the second time in as many months that the government has shut down Islamabad and mobilized massive resources to contain Khan’s supporters. Here is what’s behind the turmoil: Khan’s star power is undimmed even from prison Cricket …

Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad

ABC  

Several security personnel have died and dozens of civilians injured in the latest escalation of protests surrounding Pakistan's capital of Islamabad. Thousands of protesters seeking the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have closed in on the city as of Tuesday afternoon, local time, after days of marching south from the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Mr Khan's …

Imran Khan supporter protests: Why Pakistan’s capital is on lockdown, with internet shutdowns and thousands marching
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Imran Khan supporter protests: Why Pakistan’s capital is on lockdown, with internet shutdowns and thousands marching

CNN  

CNN — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through barricades around the capital Tuesday and marched into Islamabad, clashing with security forces and demanding his release. Policemen fire tear gas shells to disperse supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party during a protest to demand the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, in Islamabad on …

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?
1 month ago

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?

Firstpost  

Thousands of supporters of Imran Khan are marching to Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad to demand his release from jail. A key Khan aid, Ali Amin Gandapur, who is the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and is expected to lead the largest convoy into Islamabad, called on people to gather near the entrance of the city’s red zone, known as …

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters defy tear gas, lockdown and arrest to head to Pakistani capital
1 month ago

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters defy tear gas, lockdown and arrest to head to Pakistani capital

ABC  

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan have defied a lockdown and widespread arrests to head to the capital to demand his release. "We are determined and we will reach Islamabad, though police are using tear gas to stop our march," Kamran Bangash, a PTI senior leader, told The Associated Press. Mr Sharif's spokesman, Attaullah Tarar, …

Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lockdown ahead of rally
1 month ago

Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lockdown ahead of rally

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani police arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters as the capital remained under lockdown ahead of a rally there to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison, a security officer said Sunday. Earlier on Sunday, Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” The government and Interior Ministry posted the announcement on the social media platform …

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters
1 month ago

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has sealed off the capital, Islamabad, ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and said the decision was taken following intelligence reports that “angry protesters” are planning to create a law and order situation and damage public and private property during Sunday’s planned rally. …

Pakistani court bars party of jailed former PM from rallying on eve of visit by Belarus president
1 month ago

Pakistani court bars party of jailed former PM from rallying on eve of visit by Belarus president

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A court in Pakistan’s capital has barred the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding a planned rally in Islamabad on Sunday on the eve of an official visit by the president of Belarus. The ruling Thursday was a setback for supporters of Khan who planned to stage a massive rally ahead of the three-day …

Imran Khan arrested in protest case hours after bail in alleged corruption case
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1 month ago

Imran Khan arrested in protest case hours after bail in alleged corruption case

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: The chances for the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan vanished after he was arrested in a protest case hours after getting bail in a case of alleged corruption, a media report said on Thursday. The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday granted him bail in the second Toshakhana case related to the purchase of an expensive Bulgari …

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan arrested again hours after court grants bail in corruption case | Full story
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1 month ago

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan arrested again hours after court grants bail in corruption case | Full story

India TV News  

Islamabad: The chances for the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan vanished after he was arrested in a protest case hours after getting bail in a case of alleged corruption, a media report said on Thursday. The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday granted him bail in the second Toshakhana case related to the purchase of an expensive Bulgari …

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in a graft case but will stay behind bars on other charges
1 month ago

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in a graft case but will stay behind bars on other charges

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court granted bail Wednesday to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a graft case, his lawyer said. Still, the order by a superior court in the capital, Islamabad, was a boost for Khan in the case in which he is accused, along with his wife, Bushra Bibi, of keeping and selling state gifts in violation of …

Imran Khan gets bail in second Toshakhana case
1 month ago

Imran Khan gets bail in second Toshakhana case

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: A high court in Pakistan on Wednesday granted bail to incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan in the second Toshakhana case.The Islamabad High Court Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, after concluding the hearing, accepted Khan's bail plea subject to furnishing two bonds of PKR 1 million each. Earlier on Thursday, a court in Pakistan had rejected Khan and his wife …

Pakistan court rejects plea for acquittal from former premier Imran Khan and his wife in graft case
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan court rejects plea for acquittal from former premier Imran Khan and his wife in graft case

The Independent  

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Pakistan: Imran Khan gets bail in four cases related to May 9 violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan gets bail in four cases related to May 9 violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has granted post-arrest bail to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan in four arson cases in Lahore and adjourned hearings in another eight ones till November 30.The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supreme leader was booked in 12 cases in Lahore in connection with May 2023 violence, including for allegedly attacking the government and military buildings following …

Toshakhana Corruption Case: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's Wife Released on Bail
2 months ago

Toshakhana Corruption Case: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's Wife Released on Bail

The Hindu  

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi is released on bail nearly nine months after her arrest in the Toshakhana corruption case. The release comes after the Islamabad High Court judge, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, accepts the bail plea of the 50-year-old former first lady against a surety bond of PKR 1 million.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s wife granted bail in state gifts case
2 months ago

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s wife granted bail in state gifts case

The Independent  

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Imran Khan charged with attempted murder after police officer killed during protests in Pakistan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan charged with attempted murder after police officer killed during protests in Pakistan

ABC  

Pakistani police have charged former prime minister Imran Khan with attempted murder over the death of a police officer following violent protests in the country last weekend. According to police official Murtaza Qamar, the police officer was critically injured in clashes between Mr Khan's supporters and police in Islamabad and died in hospital. Since his ouster in a no-confidence vote …

Pakistani court denies imprisoned former premier Khan and his wife bail in graft case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani court denies imprisoned former premier Khan and his wife bail in graft case

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court denied on Monday a bail application by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in a graft case, their lawyer said. He faced new charges, including the graft case, in July after a court overturned the convictions and seven-year sentences of the couple in a case questioning the legality of their 2018 marriage, …

PMLA case:Former Punjab minister Ashu forced to withdraw bail plea due to lawyers’ goof up
3 months ago

PMLA case:Former Punjab minister Ashu forced to withdraw bail plea due to lawyers’ goof up

Hindustan Times  

Jalandhar: Former Punjab minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, who was arrested by Enforcement Directorate in a food grain transportation scam, was left red-faced as he had to withdraw his bail petition after his team of lawyers inadvertently impleaded the state of Punjab as the respondent instead of the central agency. Former Punjab minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu was arrested by the Enforcement …

Imran Khan's crimes enough to keep him jailed: Pakistan Defence Minister
3 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan's crimes enough to keep him jailed: Pakistan Defence Minister

The Hindu  

Imran Khan's crimes alone are enough to keep him behind bars, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said, as he dismissed the former prime minister's accusation that the government was pushing to amend the constitution to keep him in prison. Responding to the allegation, Mr. Asif on Tuesday said, "Given PTI founder's long list of crimes, constitutional amendments won't be …

Arvind Kejriwal Bail Updates: Delhi CM Kejriwal Returns Home Amid Emotional Reunion, AAP Workers Celebrate
3 months, 1 week ago

Arvind Kejriwal Bail Updates: Delhi CM Kejriwal Returns Home Amid Emotional Reunion, AAP Workers Celebrate

News 18  

Arvind Kejriwal Bail Updates: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Minister walked out of Tihar jail on Friday after the Supreme Court granted bail to the AAP national convenor in connection with the excise policy case. The court set bail at Rs 10 lakhs and imposed a condition that Kejriwal must not make any public comments regarding the case. During the hearing, …

India’s top court releases New Delhi’s chief minister on bail after 6 months in jail
3 months, 1 week ago

India’s top court releases New Delhi’s chief minister on bail after 6 months in jail

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s top court on Friday freed on bail Arvind Kejriwal, a prominent opposition leader and chief minister of New Delhi, who was arrested nearly six months ago ahead of national elections on charges of receiving bribes from a liquor distributor. Manoj Tiwari, a BJP lawmaker, demanded Kejriwal’s resignation as Delhi chief minister after the court imposed some …

Pakistani police free the leader of former premier Khan’s opposition party
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistani police free the leader of former premier Khan’s opposition party

The Independent  

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Top politicians from Imran Khan’s party arrested after clashes in Pakistan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Top politicians from Imran Khan’s party arrested after clashes in Pakistan

The Independent  

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Pakistan police arrest lawmakers, leaders from former PM Imran Khan’s party
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan police arrest lawmakers, leaders from former PM Imran Khan’s party

Al Jazeera  

The raids in Islamabad come after major protests in the capital calling for Khan’s release from jail. Police in Pakistan have arrested several lawmakers and leaders from former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party in a series of raids in Islamabad, according to party officials and authorities. Media footage showed police pushing the lawmakers into vehicles in detentions outside parliament that …

Does Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan face a military trial?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Does Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan face a military trial?

Al Jazeera  

Recent comments by a minister and the army have led to speculation that Khan may face a military trial. Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani military and the civilian government have indicated in recent days that former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since August last year, might now be tried in the country’s secretive military courts. Chaudhry’s remarks, …

Huge rally calls for release of Pakistan’s former PM Khan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Huge rally calls for release of Pakistan’s former PM Khan

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have rallied demanding his release. Government critics and Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party say the charges are politically motivated. Sunday’s rally, one of the biggest this year held by PTI, was peaceful, though police briefly clashed with some activists. Addressing the rally, Ali Amin, the top elected official in the …

Pakistan: How Faiz Hameed’s court martial is Gen Asim Munir’s risky shot to get Imran Khan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: How Faiz Hameed’s court martial is Gen Asim Munir’s risky shot to get Imran Khan

Firstpost  

Munir is playing a dangerous game targeting former ISI chief Faiz Hameed to seek his vengeance from Imran Khan, this puts the whole institution in danger of being cleaved in half. After probing every single aspect of Imran Khan’s activities, General Asim Munir and his band of brothers haven’t been able to get a single ironclad case against him. The …

Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the CBI case related to the liquor policy case.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan will hear the matterKejriwal was earlier granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in the case registered by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in …

Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the CBI case related to the liquor policy case.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan will hear the matterKejriwal was earlier granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in the case registered by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in …

Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal's Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the CBI case related to the liquor policy case.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan will hear the matterKejriwal was earlier granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in the case registered by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in …

Pak's Punjab govt not considering sending Imran Khan's cases to military court trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pak's Punjab govt not considering sending Imran Khan's cases to military court trial

ABP News  

Lahore, Aug 30 : Pakistan’s Punjab government on Friday said at the moment it is not considering sending the cases of former prime minister Imran Khan to military court for trial. “Currently no proposal is under consideration in the Punjab Cabinet or Punjab Law Department to send Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf founder leader Khan’s cases to military court,” Barth said. Earlier, Federal …

2020 Delhi riots: HC lists Umar Khalid's bail plea for hearing in UAPA case on Oct 7
3 months, 3 weeks ago

2020 Delhi riots: HC lists Umar Khalid's bail plea for hearing in UAPA case on Oct 7

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday listed for hearing on October 7 the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case registered against him under anti-terror law UAPA over the alleged larger conspiracy behind the communal riots that erupted in the national capital in February 2020. Khalid, who was arrested by the Delhi Police in …

Imran Khan demands open court trial of former ISI chief
4 months ago

Imran Khan demands open court trial of former ISI chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday demanded an open court trial of former Pakistan spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed if his links with the May 9 violence were established as then "it would not be an internal military affair." During an informal conversation with journalists at the Adiala Jail at Rawalpindi, where he has been lodged since …

Pakistan arrests former spy chief seen as ally of jailed prime minister Imran Khan
4 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan arrests former spy chief seen as ally of jailed prime minister Imran Khan

The Independent  

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'Bail is rule' for offences even under special statutes like UAPA: Supreme Court
4 months, 1 week ago

'Bail is rule' for offences even under special statutes like UAPA: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The legal principle 'Bail is rule, jail is an exception' is applicable to offences even under special statutes like the Unlawful Activities Act, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled while granting bail to a man accused under the stringent anti-terror law. A Bench of justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih said if courts start denying bail in deserving …

Supreme Court says 'bail, not jail' is the rule even in special law cases like UAPA
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court says 'bail, not jail' is the rule even in special law cases like UAPA

India Today  

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the “bail is the rule, jail is the exception” dictum to special laws like the Unlawful Activities Act. A bench of Justices AS Oka and Augustine George Masih said, “Allegations may be serious, but if courts deny bail in deserving cases, then it violates fundamental rights.” “When the case is …

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