Pakistan's Supreme Court Rules Imran Khan's Arrest Was Illegal And That He Must Be Released Immediately

 

BBC: Imran Khan: Pakistan's Supreme Court rules arrest was illegal 

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that former prime minister Imran Khan's dramatic arrest on corruption charges this week was illegal. The court ordered Mr Khan's immediate release. 

His lawyers had argued that his detention from court premises in Islamabad on Tuesday was unlawful. 

At least 10 people have been killed and 2,000 arrested as violent protests have swept the country since he was held. Tuesday's arrest escalated growing tensions between him and the military. 

The opposition leader, ousted in a confidence vote in April last year, was brought to court on the orders of Pakistan's top judge. 

As Mr Khan arrived in court, media ran through the corridors to capture his first public appearance since he was arrested.  

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Pakistan's Supreme Court Rules Imran Khan's Arrest Was Illegal And That He Must Be Released Immediately  

Pakistani supreme court declares Imran Khan arrest unlawful -- Washington Post 

Arrest of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was illegal, top court rules -- CNN

Imran Khan released from custody after Pakistan court rules arrest illegal -- SKY News  

Pakistan supreme court rules arrest of Imran Khan was illegal -- The Guardian 

Pakistan Supreme Court says Imran arrest illegal, orders his release, tells him to appear in HC -- Times of India

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