| Case ID |
31bc8688-9d4f-46d9-9fba-64bbe1b081f1 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No. 691 of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
May 28, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the judgment of the Lahore High Court, which had upheld the Election Tribunal's order for recounting of votes. The petitioners contested the election results, claiming miscounting of ballots, but the High Court found the Tribunal's order to be interim in nature and consistent with legal precedents. The Supreme Court found no substantial question of law of public importance was involved, thus declining to interfere with the High Court's ruling. The decision emphasized the importance of proper scrutiny and recounting of ballots to ensure justice in electoral matters. |
| Summary |
In the case of Sheikh IFTIKHARUDDIN and another vs. DISTRICT JUDGE, BAHAWALPUR, the petitioners contested the election results for the position of Nazim and Naib Nazim of Union Council No. 28, Gagay Wala, District Lodhran. They were declared elected but faced challenges from their opponents regarding the validity of certain ballots. The Election Tribunal allowed recounting, which the petitioners contested in the Lahore High Court. The High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision, leading to an appeal in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ultimately dismissed the appeal, reinforcing the need for thorough examination and recounting of ballots to uphold electoral integrity. This case highlights the critical role of legal frameworks like the Punjab Local Government Elections Rules, 2000, and the Constitution of Pakistan in ensuring fair election processes. Keywords: electoral integrity, ballot recount, Supreme Court of Pakistan, legal precedents, election tribunal. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RANA BHAGWANDAS,
SYED DEEDAR HUSSAIN SHAH,
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR
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| Lawyers |
Mian Allah Nawaz, Advocate Supreme Court,
Gul Zarin Kiani, Advocate Supreme Court,
Imitaz Muhammad Khan, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Sheikh IFTIKHARUDDIN,
Muhammad Hafeez-ur-Rehman
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| Respondents |
DISTRICT JUDGE, BAHAWALPUR EXERCISING POWERS OF ELECTION TRIBUNAL FOR UNION COUNCIL OF DISTRICT LODHRAN,
Rana Muhammad Aslam,
Muhammad Tahir Yameen
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1455,
2002 SCMR 1523
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Local Government Elections Rules, 2000,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
40(6),
70,
185(3)
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