SC adjourns Punjab govt’s appeals against bail granted to May 9 accused

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court today (Tuesday) adjourned the hearing of the Punjab government’s appeals against the cancellation of bail by the lower courts to the accused involved in the alleged terrorism and firearms on May 9 and 10.

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui and Justice Shakeel Ahmed heard the case, in which a three -member bench of an advanced court headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The court dismissed the appeals from the Punjab government regarding the transfer of the May 9 cases from the Rawalpindi Anti -Terrorism Court Judge Ejaz Asif and retained a fine of Rs 2.2 million imposed by the Lahore High Court on the Punjab Prosecutor General.

During the proceedings, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi remarked that the court does not want to interfere in the jurisdiction of the High Court. The lawyer or the Punjab government has argued that since the judge has already moved, the matter is now related to the remarks of the High Court and the penalty imposed on the prosecutor general. In response, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi said the High Court decision would not affect his career. The Chief Justice further said that the Chief Justice of the High Court has to manage the entire province and he wants to send a message to the provincial government through reference against the judge, which has already been informed and agreed by the administrative judge. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi remarked, “We do not want to interfere with the powers of the High Court. After that, the court upheld a fine of Rs 2.2 million and rejected its related appeals. The Chief Justice remarked,” Only pay for fines; This is not a big problem. “

The Punjab government had filed a reference against former Rawalpindi Anti -Terrorism Court Judge Ejaz Asif. However, the Lahore High Court rejected the May 9 request to transfer the cases to another court. After that, the Punjab government challenged the decision in the Supreme Court.

On May 9, appeals were also heard for the cancellation of bail granted by various courts to firearms. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi noted that some of the guaranteed decisions were not correct. He directed the trial court to prosecute cases within three months and submit reports to the High Court every 15 days. The Punjab government’s law officer told the court that he had prepared a summary of the May 9 incident. The Chief Justice replied that the court was waiting for the content but did not receive it. The law officer argued that the trial court did not grant bail under the law, to which the Chief Justice replied that he could order the trial to be completed within three months. If an accused misuses their bail, the law will take its way.

The law officer also said that a government agency was attacked. The Chief Justice once again suggested that the trial be completed within three months. The CJP said, “If we cancel the bulls, the trial will be delayed.” However, the law officer assured that the prosecution would complete the trial.

The Chief Justice remarked that the court does not want to search for this stage. The law officer objected that the trial could not be completed in three months, as the charge sheets (challan) were not yet filed. The Chief Justice then advised to give the order that all the accused are currently on bail. They should join the investigation within seven days while the trial court wants to issue decisions within four months for those who comply.

However, the law officer called for some time to take instructions from the government on the powers of the court. The court accepted the request and adjourned the hearing till today (Tuesday).