PML-N MNA Javed Latif granted pre-arrest bail till 30th

LAHORE: An additional district and sessions’ court Monday granted pre-arrest bail to PML-N MNA Javed Latif an accused of allegedly defaming state institutions. The court has granted bail to Javed Latif until March 30 and has also sought police record for the same date. The counsel of Javed Latif in the court argued that his client was implicated in a bogus case, saying he had nothing to do with the allegations. However, state prosecutor argued that the accused defamed state institutions through his remarks. The prosecution argued that the bail plea of the accused be dismissed; however, the court granted bail to Javed Latif till March 30. As per case details, Township Police had registered a treason case against the PML-N leader for allegedly hurling insults at the state and its institutions. The FIR was registered on the complaint of Jameel Saleem under Sections 120, 120B, 153, 153-A, 500 and 505(I) (B) and 506 of PPC.