| Case ID |
076769e0-52c5-4a09-920c-6f0da4acd6bd |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeals Nos. K-1 and K-2 of 1986 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 13, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 13, 1987 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals against the Election Tribunal's decision declaring the election void due to misprinting of ballot papers. The Court found that the interchange of symbols allocated to two candidates materially affected the election results, thus the election could not be deemed fair. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to the prescribed electoral procedures and highlighted how the failure to do so compromised the integrity of the election process. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Appeals Nos. K-1 and K-2 of 1986, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed significant electoral issues arising from the misprinting of ballot papers during the elections held on February 28, 1985. The case involved two candidates, Muhammad Ali son of Fayyaz Hussain and Muhammad Ali son of Muhammad Wasi, who were adversely affected by the mixing of their allocated symbols on the ballots. The Supreme Court upheld the Election Tribunal's ruling that declared the election void, stating that the misprinting created confusion and uncertainty, thereby violating the principles outlined in the Representation of the People Act, 1976. This ruling underscores the critical importance of maintaining electoral integrity and ensuring compliance with legal provisions to safeguard the democratic process. Keywords such as 'election integrity', 'misprinting ballot papers', 'Representation of the People Act', and 'Supreme Court rulings' are vital for those researching electoral law and judicial decisions in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ZAFFAR HUSSAIN MIRZA,
SAAD SAOOD JAN,
ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Ali Sayeed, Advocate Supreme Court,
Hafiz Abdul Baqi, Advocate-on-Record,
M.G. Dastgir, Advocate Supreme Court,
S.M. Abbas, Advocate-on-Record,
S. Hamid Hussain, Advocate Supreme Court,
Muzaffar Hassan, Advocate-on-Record,
M.A.J. Qarni, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
MOULANA MUHAMMAD ZAKARIYA
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| Respondents |
MUHAMMAD ALI,
OTHERs
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| Citations |
1988 SLD 226,
1988 SCMR 105
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Representation of the People Act, 1976
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| Sections |
33(1)(5)(B),
2(1),
28,
11(i)
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