Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to be prepared to justify its decision regarding the postponement of the Punjab Assembly and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa elections, along with three important questions to the ECP. Placed in front.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Atta Bandyal while issuing the decision of Monday’s hearing has remarked that the interpretation of the constitution is not meant to make or break the government. Rulers should focus on ensuring good governance and protecting the rights of the people.
In the written decision of Monday’s hearing, the Supreme Court has asked three important questions.
1-Does the Election Commission of Pakistan have the authority to change the schedule?
2- Can the election be postponed for such a long time?
3- What will be the constitutional status of the caretaker government? If the elections are postponed, then the caretaker government will continue with it.
Punjab, KPK elections: SC will hold daily hearing to resolve the matter
Along with this, the Chief Justice has also expressed his concern regarding the current enmity, enmity and bitterness. According to the Chief Justice, there is a smell of enmity in our politics. While the political leaders are being questioned on the role they are playing to restore peace and tranquility in the society.
Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandyal made this observation while chairing a five-member bench of the Supreme Court, which heard PTI’s petitions against postponing the Punjab Assembly elections till October 8.
During the hearing last day, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Atta Bandyal remarked that the sad situation is that the parties are at loggerheads.
The Chief Justice remarked that the government and Tehreek-e-Insaf should assure whether they want fair and transparent elections or not.
The Chief Justice said, “We cannot take any decision in the air, unless all the parties agree.” The Constitution is not interpreted to make or break the government.
A 5-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Atta Bandial heard the case. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Federation, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, governors of both provinces and the Election Commission of Pakistan and sought their response by tomorrow. Chief Justice Omar Atta Bandial said that the court will hear the case on a daily basis.
During the hearing, PTI’s lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar said that it is an important constitutional matter that there is a delay regarding the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Barrister Zafar Ali said that three basic orders are being violated. By postponing the elections, the Constitution of Pakistan is being violated, the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on March 1 are being violated, the announcement of the election date by the President of Pakistan is being violated.
Therefore, we request the Supreme Court of Pakistan to implement its orders from the Election Commission. And make it possible to hold elections in Punjab and KP on April 30.
On this occasion, Justice Jamal Khan Mandukhel said that if you want the order to be implemented, then the best form for this is the High Court. Why did you come directly to the Supreme Court?
On this occasion, the Chief Justice of Pakistan said that this is an important constitutional and legal issue, it is a matter of fundamental rights of the citizens of both the provinces. So in this the court has to decide, whether this matter is to be decided by the Supreme Court, whether it has to hear this case or by the High Court.
Justice Ejazul Hasan remarked that the Election Commission of Pakistan had given the date after consultation with the President.