Imran Khan, the founder of PTI, has taken a preemptive legal step amid concerns of possible detention by the army. On Thursday, he filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) in response to circulating rumours about plans to subject him to a court martial for his alleged involvement in the May 9 riots. These riots stemmed from his arrest in a corruption case and resulted in violent attacks on military installations and state properties.
The petition, filed by his advocate Uzair Karamat Bhandari, emphasized the need for Imran Khan to remain under civilian jurisdiction and within the purview of civilian courts. It expressed concerns about rumours suggesting his imminent transfer to army custody and the possibility of facing a court martial for the events of May 9.
Furthermore, the petition highlighted the media reports echoing Imran’s apprehensions about facing a court-martial, and it raised doubts about the legality of actions taken against him. The petition stressed that any move by the army to detain Imran Khan would be a violation of due process and established legal precedent.
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The Lahore High Court is currently hearing Imran Khan’s petition against his physical remand in 12 criminal cases linked to the violent protests last year. Given the intricate legal landscape and the sensitive nature of the situation, the petition seeks to prevent any extrajudicial actions and ensure that Imran Khan’s case remains in the civilian domain.
The petition also aimed to restrain various respondents, including law enforcement authorities, from transferring Imran Khan’s custody to the army. It underscored that such a transfer would not only represent a grave miscarriage of justice but also contravene the legal doctrines established by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Imran Khan’s proactive legal manoeuvre underscores the tumultuous nature of his legal battles and highlights the high-stakes political and legal environment in which he operates.
