SC upholds Ejaz Chaudhry’s bail in two cases of May 9

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th May, 2026) The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday upheld the Lahore High Court’s decision granting bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry in two cases related to the May 9 incidents, while disposing of appeals filed by the Punjab Prosecution seeking cancellation of his bail.

A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi heard the case. The bench also comprised Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui and Justice Gul Hassan Aurangzeb.

During the hearing, Additional Advocate General Punjab Ahmad Raza Gilani informed the court that the Supreme Court had earlier directed that trials in the May 9 cases be completed within four months.

He stated that decisions had already been announced in eight out of the 10 cases registered against Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry in connection with the May 9 violence, adding that the accused was currently in jail.

The court was also informed that there had been no misuse of bail and that trial proceedings in the remaining cases were continuing.

After hearing the arguments, the apex court disposed of the Punjab Prosecution’s appeals and maintained the Lahore High Court’s order granting bail to Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry in the two cases.