KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Tuesday refrained the police from arresting PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh in any further case.
The court ruled against arrest of the PTI leader in any further case, directing the police not include the name of Haleem Adil Sheikh in any new case or chargesheet.
A single-judge of SHC, comprising Justice Nimatullah Phalputo issued the directives while hearing a petition filed by PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh against his arrest in multiple cases.
During a hearing, the SHC ordered the provision of the court order to the Sindh Inspector General of Police and the Jail Superintendent. Referring to a police report dated November 2, 2023, which stated that Haleem Adil Sheikh was implicated in 21 cases, Justice Nimatullah Phalputo queried about the total number of cases registered against the PTI leader.
At which, the Additional Advocate General confirmed to the court that a total of 21 cases have been registered against Haleem Adil Sheikh.
On the occasion, Advocate Anwar Mansoor, the counsel for the petition, expressed frustration over the repetitive cycle of arrests and bail, emphasizing that Sheikh has been barred from new arrests on three separate occasions, only to find himself entangled in fresh legal challenges. The court has summoned a progress report from the police and other relevant parties within three weeks to assess the situation further.
