SC disposes of appeals seeking cancellation of bail for Pervez Elahi, Muhammad Khan Bhatti

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Jul, 2026) The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of the Punjab government's appeals seeking cancellation of the bail granted to former Punjab chief minister Pervez Elahi and Muhammad Khan Bhatti, while ruling that the trial court may revoke their bail in accordance with the law if they fail to appear before it.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi heard the case. During the hearing, the Punjab prosecutor submitted that the accused had secured adjournments on 18 occasions so far.

The Chief Justice asked why the accused were not appearing before the trial court.

Counsel for Pervez Elahi, Ali Zafar, disputed the prosecution's claim, describing it as contrary to the facts.

He argued that Pervez Elahi had remained in jail for one year, yet neither had charges been framed nor had any witnesses or evidence been produced in the case.

The Chief Justice observed that it was the prosecution's responsibility to produce evidence, but stressed that the presence of the accused before the trial court was mandatory and that no one would be allowed to misuse the law.

In its order, the Supreme Court directed the trial court to proceed with the case and complete the hearing within two weeks. The court further clarified that if the accused failed to appear before the trial court, it would be at liberty to cancel their bail in accordance with the law.