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Updated 21 Nov, 2014 10:05pm

Notice issued to govt, Imran on application against PTI sit-in

LAHORE: A Lahore High Court full bench on Friday issued notices to the federal government, provincial government and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan for November 24 on an application to stop PTI from holding a sit-in on November 30.

The full bench comprising Justice Muhammad Khalid Mehmood Khan, Justice Shahid Hameed Dar and Justice Anwaarul Haq was hearing the civil miscellaneous application filed by M.H Mujahid in a pending matter against the PTI 'Azadi' march and sit-in.

Earlier, the petitioner's counsel arguing before the court, submitted that Imran Khan did not act in accordance with the law, having allegedly threatened that after November 30 his sit-in would not remain peaceful nor would the government be able to function.

He pleaded with the court to stop the PTI leader from holding the sit-in as it was allegedly aimed at overthrowing the government.

At this, Justice Khalid observed that the bench had issued orders to stop the march but the government did not comply with it.

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"If the government and other party's do not have any objection on holding a peaceful sit-in, then why has the petitioner raised objection," he added.

However, the petitioner's counsel replied that the court should decide the matter as per constitution. He further said that the sit-in was not a problem but unconstitutional steps following it were.

The bench accepted the application for hearing and issued notices to the federal government, provincial government and Imran Khan for November 24.

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