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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC reprieve for Kodali Nani
Vijayawada: The high court on Tuesday stayed all further proceedings in the case registered against former minister Kodali Nani at Machilipatnam over alleged abusive comments made against police officials. Nani moved the court seeking to quash the case against him claiming that none of the sections included in the FIR applied to him. As the public prosecutor sought time to submit transcripts, the HC stayed all further proceedings and posted the matter for further hearing after one month.
Business Recorder
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Post-arrest bail: SC to hear IK's appeal against LHC order today
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's appeal against the Lahore High Court (LHC)'s verdict to cancel his application in 9th May cases today (Tuesday). A two-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, will take up Imran Khan's petition of bail after arrest. The former prime minister on July 26 filed the appeal through Barrister Salman Safdar and cited the federal government and Inspector Imran Sadiq of Gulberg Police Station as respondents. The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore on November 27, 2024, had rejected Imran Khan's post-arrest bail requests in eight separate cases linked to the violent events of May 9, including the attack on Jinnah House. A two-member LHC bench, headed by Justice Shahbaz Ali Rizvi, also dismissed the incarcerated ex-premier's bail petitions last month after hearing the arguments of lawyers from the petitioner and the government. Salman Safdar argued that his client had no role in the violence or arson on May 9. He stated that Imran Khan was in the NAB custody at the time of the mayhem and later publicly condemned the unrest. It was impossible for him to take part in those riots, besides raising doubts over the case on the basis of 'contradictions' in the prosecution statements, he added. The petitioner's lawyer stated that the First Information Report (FIR) lacked sufficient evidence and termed the allegations of his involvement in the riots as baseless. Salman contended that the charges against Khan were politically motivated, and the federal government has been changing its narrative repeatedly, comparing it to a 'cricket strategy' full of confusing deliveries like googlies and off-breaks. The lawyer said that several legal decisions had already gone against the government in similar cases, and he presented nearly 25 court decisions to support his arguments. He also pointed out that in all the cases, the complainants were police officials. The petitioner sought further investigation into the case, as he suspected malafide intent on the part of the police for avoiding his arrest for five months. He maintained that the evidence against him is inadequate, while other co-accused have already been granted bail. He also called the delayed police statements unreliable and asserted that he deserves the right to bail. The May 9, 2023, events refer to the riots that were triggered by the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan from the premises of Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a graft case. During the protests, the miscreants targeted the civil and military installations, including the Corps Commander's House in Lahore and the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. Several PTI leaders and workers were released on bail after their arrests, while many still remain behind bars. Imran Khan has been behind bars since August 2023 after he was sentenced in multiple cases ahead of the February 8 elections. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
Harish questions delay in extending aid to Sigachi blast victims
Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao on Monday alleged that the families of Sigachi blast victims were yet to receive the promised Rs 1 crore ex gratia. The former minister, along with the victims' families, led a rally to the Sangareddy district additional collector's office and spoke to the official about the reasons for the delay in disbursing the compensation to the kin of the victims. He demanded Rs 50 lakh as compensation for those grievously injured and Rs 25 lakh for others injured. He also submitted a representation on behalf of the victims' families to the additional collector Chandrasekhar Badugu. Later, addressing the media, Harish Rao said that although the company announced it would disburse the ex gratia to the victims' kin within 15 days, there was no response from either the firm or the govt. He said that 14 people were still undergoing treatment in various hospitals, and only Rs 50,000 was paid to each of the injured. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad "The state govt has not revealed the exact reason for the explosion at Sigachi Industries. Eight persons are still missing, and even death certificates have not been issued for some of the victims," Harish said. He also mentioned that the fate of six workers who died in the roof collapse at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) is still unknown. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "When there was a similar accident in Anakapally in Andhra Pradesh last August, the compensation was paid to both the families of the deceased and the injured within three days," he recalled. Harish Rao demanded the govt to hand over the death certificate, panchanama copy, and FIR copy to each of the victims' families and warned that if they did not receive the ex gratia amount, the BRS would stage a dharna at the collectorate in the next couple of days.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Don't list acquitted persons in police record: LHC
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared that continued mention of a First Information Report (FIR) against an individual who has been acquitted by a court is unlawful and infringes on the person's dignity and fundamental rights. In the judgment, Justice Abher Gul Khan ruled that once an individual has been acquitted and the order has attained finality, public authorities cannot continue to associate that person with the case. He added that doing so undermines the acquittal, the presumption of innocence, and basic principles of fairness and dignity. The case was brought by Abdul Rehman Faryad, who sought the removal of an FIR reference from his police character certificate despite being acquitted of kite flying charges by a court. He argued that the continued mention of the FIR, particularly in a document required for overseas travel, effectively portrayed him as a criminal despite a court's clearance. Although a police character certificate was eventually issued to him on March 13, 2025, it still referenced FIR 1254/2024 registered at Nawan Kot Police Station, Lahore. After an application to the Home Secretary went unanswered, the petitioner approached the LHC, which initially directed the government to respond within 15 days. When this failed to happen, he filed a contempt petition. "Once an accused has been acquitted by a competent court of law, he is to be considered, in the eye of law, entirely absolved of the allegations levelled against him," the judge stated. Justice Gul ordered the Home Secretary to issue a fresh police character certificate to the petitioner, omitting all references to the FIR and accurately reflecting his acquittal and the absence of any criminal liability.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Don't list acquitted persons in police records: LHC
Listen to article The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared that continued mention of a First Information Report (FIR) against an individual who has been acquitted by a court is unlawful and infringes on the person's dignity and fundamental rights. In the judgment, Justice Abher Gul Khan ruled that once an individual has been acquitted and the order has attained finality, public authorities cannot continue to associate that person with the case. He added that doing so undermines the acquittal, the presumption of innocence, and the basic principles of fairness and dignity. The case was brought by Abdul Rehman Faryad, who sought the removal of an FIR reference from his police character certificate despite being acquitted of kite flying charges by a court. He argued that the continued mention of the FIR, particularly in a document required for overseas travel, effectively portrayed him as a criminal despite a court's clearance. Although a police character certificate was eventually issued to him on March 13, 2025, it still referenced FIR 1254/2024 registered at Nawan Kot Police Station, Lahore. After an application to the Home Secretary went unanswered, the petitioner approached the LHC, which initially directed the government to respond within 15 days. When this failed to happen, he filed a contempt petition. Authorities later responded by citing Police Rules, stating that FIR records must be preserved for 60 years and stored digitally under Rule 24.5 of the Police Rules, 1934, and its 2024 Punjab amendment. They argued that while the FIR could not be deleted, his status had been updated in the Police Station Record Management System to reflect the acquittal. However, the court found this insufficient. Justice Gul noted that while internal record-keeping for administrative purposes is lawful, such records must not be used in a manner that prejudices an individual's rights. 'Once an accused has been acquitted by a competent court of law, he is to be considered, in the eye of the law, entirely absolved of the allegations levelled against him,' the judge stated. Justice Gul ordered the Home Secretary to issue a fresh police character certificate to the petitioner, omitting all references to the FIR and accurately reflecting his acquittal and the absence of any criminal liability.
