On May 15, 2025, the Lahore High Court (LHC) postponed the bail hearings of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases related to the May 9, 2023, riots. The court has rescheduled the proceedings for May 27, 2025.(Jarida Today)
Background of the Cases
The bail petitions pertain to incidents during the May 9 protests, including attacks on Jinnah House, Askari Tower, and other properties. Khan’s legal team contends that he has been wrongfully implicated in these cases, asserting that the charges are politically motivated and lack substantial evidence.(The Nation)
Court Proceedings and Adjournment
During the hearing, the prosecution informed the bench, led by Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi, that an anti-terrorism court had recently authorized photogrammetric and polygraph tests of Khan in Adiala Jail. They requested a postponement of the bail proceedings to accommodate these tests.(Dawn)
Khan’s counsel, Barrister Salman Safdar, opposed the delay, arguing that such tests were unnecessary at this stage and that the prosecution’s request was a tactic to prolong Khan’s detention. Despite these objections, the court adjourned the hearing, seeking further arguments from both sides on May 27.(Dawn)
Implications and Next Steps
The adjournment extends Khan’s legal battles, with his legal team preparing to present additional arguments in the upcoming hearing. The outcome will be pivotal in determining Khan’s legal standing concerning the May 9 cases.(Dunya News)