| Case ID |
394ecfe5-4d8b-4194-9721-18b4c9bdfea4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.23121 of 1996 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 31, 1996 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court, while deliberating on the petition filed by Noor Muhammad Qureshi, sought a declaration to disqualify Ms. Benazir Bhutto from contesting elections due to her alleged actions undermining the judiciary. The court acknowledged the ongoing election process and emphasized the need for the Election Commission to ensure compliance with Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The court concluded that the appropriate course of action would be to direct the relevant authorities to uphold the constitutional provisions when assessing candidate eligibility for the upcoming elections, thereby disposing of the petition in these terms. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Noor Muhammad Qureshi vs. Ms. Benazir Bhutto, the Lahore High Court addressed critical constitutional issues regarding the disqualification of candidates in elections. The petitioner, Noor Muhammad Qureshi, represented by prominent advocate A.K. Dogar, argued for the disqualification of Benazir Bhutto, citing her derogatory remarks against the judiciary. The court, presided over by Justices IHSAN-UL-HAQ CHAUDHRY, MALIK MUHAMMAD QAYYUM, and FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR, recognized the importance of Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution, which outline the eligibility criteria for candidates. The court highlighted the ongoing electoral process and determined that it was essential for the Election Commission to enforce these constitutional provisions effectively. This case underscores the judiciary's role in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and the necessity for candidates to adhere to constitutional mandates, emphasizing the significance of judicial independence and respect. Keywords such as 'disqualification of candidates', 'judiciary integrity', and 'electoral process' are crucial for understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
IHSAN-UL-HAQ CHAUDHRY,
MALIK MUHAMMAD QAYYUM,
FAQIR MUHAMMAD KHOKHAR
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| Lawyers |
A.K. Dogar,
Dr. Khalid Ranjha,
Kh. Saeed-uz-Zafar,
Mian Abdus Sattar Najam,
S.M. Masud
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| Petitioners |
NOOR MUHAMMAD QURESHI
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| Respondents |
others,
Ms. BENAZIR BHUTTO
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| Citations |
1997 SLD 874,
1997 CLC 1913
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| Other Citations |
Fazlul Quader Chowhdry and others v. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Haque PLD 1963 SC 486,
Ms. Benazir Bhutto v. Federation of Pakistan and another PLD 1988 SC 416
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
199,
62,
63
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