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Supreme Court to Hear Appeals on Bails in May 9 Incident Cases
Supreme Court to hear Punjab govt’s appeals to cancel bails in GHQ attack case on April 7 & cases of 20 accused, including PTI leaders Alia Hamza and Khadija Shah, on April 8.
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by News Desk
2025-04-04
Supreme Court to Hear Appeals on Bails in May 9 Incident Cases

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has scheduled the hearings for the appeals filed to cancel the bails of the accused in the May 9 incident. These cases, which involve key individuals linked to the violent protests and the GHQ attack, will be heard in two separate sessions, one on April 7 and the other on April 8.

Appeal Against Bail in GHQ Attack Case

The first hearing is set for April 7, where the Punjab government’s appeal to cancel the bails of the accused in the GHQ attack case will be reviewed. The case is significant as it relates to the violent attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ), which occurred in the aftermath of the May 9 protests.

A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, will hear the appeal. The other members of the bench include Justice Shafi Siddiqui and Justice Shakeel Ahmed. The hearing will focus on the appeal to reconsider the bail granted to those accused in the attack on the GHQ.

Second Hearing on April 8 for 20 Accused, Including PTI Leaders

On April 8, the Supreme Court will hear appeals filed by the Punjab government to cancel the bails of 20 accused individuals involved in the May 9 violence. This includes prominent figures such as PTI leaders Alia Hamza and Khadija Shah. These appeals are part of the government’s effort to ensure accountability for the incidents that occurred during the protests.

The cases against these accused individuals are particularly high-profile, given their association with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and their involvement in the events that led to widespread violence on May 9.

Legal Impact of the Hearings

The outcome of these hearings could have a significant impact on the ongoing legal and political battles surrounding the May 9 incidents. These cases are part of the broader political context in which PTI leaders and supporters have been facing charges related to inciting violence during the protests, which included attacks on government installations and military targets.
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