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Case Details
Case ID 165a40e6-7578-4c86-9e1c-51a9a3e76f3d
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Case Number Election Petition No. 10 of 2018
Decision Date Sep 27, 2019
Hearing Date Sep 14, 2019
Decision The case was decided in favor of the petitioner based on substantial evidence of electoral misconduct. The allegations of illegal and corrupt practices were validated, including the use of bogus votes and the failure of the Election Commission to ensure a transparent electoral process. A significant number of votes were deemed invalid, and the integrity of the electoral process was compromised, leading to the conclusion that the elections were not conducted fairly. The Election Commission's negligence in following prescribed procedures further substantiated the claims of massive rigging and electoral fraud.
Summary In the Election Petition No. 10 of 2018, the Election Tribunal of Balochistan examined serious allegations of electoral fraud during the elections for the Member National Assembly seat. The petitioner alleged widespread illegal practices, including the casting of bogus votes and failure to verify voter identities. The Tribunal found that a significant number of votes were invalidated due to discrepancies with voter identification, and evidence presented demonstrated that the election process was marred by corruption and malpractice. This decision underscores the importance of adherence to electoral laws and the necessity for the Election Commission to implement measures ensuring free and fair elections, thereby protecting the integrity of the democratic process. Keywords: electoral fraud, Election Tribunal, Balochistan, bogus votes, electoral malpractice, Elections Act, 2017, fair elections.
Court Election Tribunal, Balochistan
Entities Involved NADRA
Judges ABDULLAH BALOCH, JUSTICE, MIR LASHKARI RAISANI
Lawyers Muhammad Riaz Ahmed, T.H. Khan, Bilal Haider, Dr. Babar Awan, Nazar Muhammad Baloch, Ayub Tareen, Zahir Achakzai, Abdul Qadoos, Jamil Agha, Nazir Agha, Zubair Naseem Khawaja, Abdul Wahid Sherani
Petitioners
Respondents QASIM KHAN SOORI AND OTHERS
Citations 2020 SLD 2201, 2020 YLR 2031
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Elections Act, 2017, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Sections 139, 84, 95, 154(1)(b)(ii)(iii), 156(2), 158, 218(3)