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Imran Khan’s Sentencing Dilemma: 14 or 24 Years? Legal Experts Weigh In

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By Web Desk Published February 1, 2024 3 Min Read
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The legal implications of Imran Khan’s 14-year sentencing in the Toshakhana case are drawing global attention, particularly in light of the additional 10-year imprisonment he received in the cipher case has led to a pivotal question: Will the former Pakistani premier face 14 or 24 years in prison?

Legal experts, including retired judges, lean towards the likelihood of a concurrent sentence for Khan. In legal terms, a concurrent sentence allows all sentences to be served simultaneously. In contrast, a cumulative or consecutive sentence means the second sentence begins only after the first one is completed. The decision between these two types of sentencing rests with the judge, and it is a critical aspect of the final judgment.

The conclusion of the trial was sudden, and chaotic. On Tuesday Imran Khan, a former Pakistani prime minister, was found guilty of making public the contents of a confidential diplomatic cable and sentenced to ten years in prison https://t.co/3X6QvgydsO 👇

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) February 1, 2024

In Khan’s specific case, if the court opts for a concurrent sentence, his maximum time in jail would be capped at 14 years, the length of the longer sentence. This aspect is crucial in understanding Khan’s total time in prison.

The country’s ongoing electoral processes further complicate the situation. There’s a general principle in legal proceedings that when a national leader is convicted during such periods, their case, especially the appeal, should be expedited. This could mean either hastening the entire trial or suspending the sentence until the appeal is heard.

The jailing of Imran Khan will come as a huge blow to his supporters, who spent much of last year fighting to keep him out of prison. #AJCloseUp followed one devoted follower as he took to the streets when the ex-PM was first arrested in May 2023. pic.twitter.com/QsFtYm8HVu

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 31, 2024

When dealing with multiple convictions or sentences, courts usually clarify whether the sentence will be served concurrently or cumulatively in their final judgment. The norm is to announce concurrent sentences unless the individual is involved in particularly heinous crimes. Given this precedent, it’s expected that Khan will receive a concurrent sentence, limiting his imprisonment to the duration of the longest sentence only.

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison, a day after being jailed for 10 years https://t.co/PaeWnw6PrL

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) January 31, 2024

However, suppose the court’s decision regarding the nature of the sentence is ambiguous. In that case, Khan’s legal team can apply to Section 561 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPc) to seek clarification for a concurrent sentence.

The issue of bail also arises, particularly considering Khan has been awarded the maximum sentence under the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law. If his appeal is not resolved within a year or so, his legal team might apply for bail under Section 426 of CrPc. Given the severity of the sentence, however, early bail is not typically guaranteed in such cases. Khan’s appeal would then join a queue of pending cases, potentially prolonging his wait for a decision.

The former prime minister of Pakistan writes from prison that his party is being unfairly muzzled, in a guest essay for The Economist https://t.co/FehqasDIQ5

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) January 30, 2024

In summary, many legal experts predict that Khan’s sentence will be concurrent, with both sentences starting simultaneously, mitigating the total duration of his imprisonment.

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