| Case ID |
d7fca6ca-8783-4135-8399-e30fd1dd8686 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P. No. 1500 of 2003 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 27, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 27, 2004 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan held that the concurrent findings of the lower courts regarding the ex-parte proceedings were based on solid and valid reasons. The petitioner was found disqualified to contest the election due to facing multiple criminal cases. The court emphasized that the majority of voters should not be deprived of their right to franchise and directed the Election Commission to arrange for re-elections in the concerned Union Council. |
| Summary |
In the case of Sardar Tariq Javed vs. Provincial Election Commission of Punjab, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the challenges surrounding the election petition concerning the Nazim and Naib Nazim positions in Union Council No. 25, Matta. The petitioner, Sardar Tariq Javed, was declared the winner initially, but the election results were contested by the respondents, leading to a series of legal proceedings. The court found that the petitioner was disqualified due to ongoing criminal cases, thus ruling against his claim. This case highlights critical issues regarding electoral integrity, the rights of voters, and the legal frameworks governing local government elections in Pakistan. The decision underscores the importance of upholding democratic principles while ensuring that candidates meet eligibility requirements. The court's directive for re-elections reflects a commitment to maintaining the electoral process's legitimacy and addressing potential injustices faced by the electorate. Keywords related to this case include 'electoral integrity', 'local government elections', 'voter rights', 'legal proceedings in elections', and 'disqualification of candidates'. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Nazim Hussain Siddiqui, C.J.,
Javed Iqbal,
Abdul Hameed Dogar, J.
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| Lawyers |
Sahebzada Ahmad Raza Khan Qasuri, Sr. A.S.C.,
Ch. Karam Ellahi Bhatti, A.O.R. for Petitioner,
Mr. Shahzad Shoukat, A.S.G.,
Mr. M.S. Khattak, A.O.R. for Respondent No. 3
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| Petitioners |
Sardar Tariq Javed
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| Respondents |
Respondent No. 3,
Provincial Election Commission of Punjab, Lahore
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| Citations |
2004 SLD 3241,
2004 PLJ 699
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| Other Citations |
PLD 1968 SC 301,
PLD 1976 SC 6,
PLD 1986 SC 698,
2003 SCMR 1611
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Local Government Elections Ordinance, 2000,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
82,
185(3)
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