The Peshawar High Court (PHC) extended bail on Tuesday to Ali Amin Gandapur - who is slated to become Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister - until March 19 in cases lodged against him, instructing authorities not to arrest him in any ongoing investigations.
Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Waqar Ahmed heard the petitions concerning the cases against Mr Gandapur.
During proceedings, the court directed law enforcement agencies not to apprehend Gandapur in connection with any of the cases.
The petitioner's counsel highlighted concerns regarding the fear of Gandapur's arrest due to his nomination as Chief Minister, particularly citing instances of Punjab police purportedly being present in the region.
In response, Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim questioned the feasibility of Punjab police jurisdiction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and emphasized the need for clarity on such matters.
The court further mandated the government and relevant institutions to furnish responses in the next hearing while adjourning proceedings till March 19.
Granting bail to Ali Amin Gandapur until the aforementioned date, the court requested comprehensive details about the cases lodged against him.
