LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has discharged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed from the Gujranwala case. A two-member bench led by Justice Asjad Javed Gharal heard Sanam Javed’s petition on Wednesday.
In her plea, Sanam Javed challenged the physical remand issued in the Gujranwala Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) case, arguing that she was being unfairly targeted in politically motivated cases. She claimed that she was repeatedly arrested in new cases immediately after being released from others, which she contended were politically driven actions against her.
The public prosecutor countered that Ms. Javed was implicated based on statements linking her to incidents of arson on May 9, which are currently under investigation. Despite these claims, the court ruled in favor of Sanam Javed, discharging her from the Gujranwala case.
In her petition, Sanam Javed emphasized the repeated nature of her arrests and the political motivations behind the ongoing legal actions against her. She requested the court to dismiss the case, arguing that the charges were baseless and part of a campaign to target her politically.
The court’s decision to discharge her from the Gujranwala case comes amid a series of legal challenges faced by PTI activists. This ruling signifies a crucial moment for Sanam Javed, providing her with relief from the immediate legal pressures she was under.
The case has drawn significant attention, reflecting broader concerns about the use of legal actions for political purposes. The Lahore High Court’s decision to discharge Sanam Javed from the Gujranwala case underscores the ongoing judicial scrutiny of such cases and the importance of fair legal processes in politically charged situations.
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