In a recent development, the Lahore High Court (LHC) made a significant decision on Friday, impacting the legal proceedings concerning former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry. The court has intervened by instructing the police not to pursue the arrest of Fawad Chaudhry for an additional period of seven days.
This directive comes in the form of a written order, specifically granting him protective bail in 36 ongoing cases against him.
Outlined within the written order is a crucial stipulation regarding the commencement of the non-arrest period for Fawad Chaudhry, which is set to initiate from the date of the Chief Justice’s decree. Moreover, it’s highlighted in the order that Fawad Chaudhry had formally petitioned for an extension of bail in all 36 cases under scrutiny.
This decision acknowledges the legal complexities surrounding Fawad Chaudhry’s legal standing and the ongoing judicial process.
