Dasti released, vows to contest from two constituencies
12 April, 2013
MULTAN: Jamshed Dasti, whose conviction was declared null and void by Lahore High Court's Multan bench on Wednesday, has been released from central jail Multan on Thursday.
Joyful supporters welcome their leader when he came out from main gate of the jail.
Excited supporters were dancing on drum beats while rose petals were poured on Dasti during warm welcome.
Delighted Jamshed Dasti, on occasion, told the media that the verdict of higher court was victory of the poor people.
Dasti said he saluted the free judiciary who has given him justice added that hundred percent parameters of justice were fulfilled by the higher court.
He vowed to contest coming elections from both NA-78 and NA-77 constituencies of Muzaffar Garh as a independent candidate.
Earlier, Lahore High Court Multan Bench on Wednesday declared the conviction of former lawmaker Jamshed Dasti null and void in fake degree case.
The bench also allowed Jamshed Dasti to contest in coming elections.
The bench comprising Justice Jawad-ur-Rehman and Justice Ijaz Ahmed, while hearing the appeal of former parliamentarian, declared his three years conviction and fine null and void and ordered the police to release him immediately.
Jamshed Dasti had filed an appeal against his conviction in the fake degree case in Lahore High Court (LHC) Multan Bench on last Friday.
It may be recalled that Jamshed Dasti was sentenced for three years in prison and a fine of Rs5,000 besides he was disqualified for contesting elections by Muzaffargarh Session.
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