| Case ID |
e118a70c-3bf1-4ff0-8328-63adc8763aae |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 20918 of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
May 12, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
May 12, 2014 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court disposed of the constitutional petition regarding the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) impugned order allowing the runner-up candidate in the National Assembly election to seek public inspection of election records. The court emphasized the need for the ECP to maintain its autonomy and authority in conducting elections while ensuring that the inspection process aligns with the legal framework provided by the Representation of the People Act, 1976. The court returned the matter to the ECP for further elaboration on the meaning and effect of its order, underscoring that any involvement of judicial officers in election processes must be limited and clearly defined under the law. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Writ Petition No. 20918 of 2013 filed in the Lahore High Court concerning the Election Commission of Pakistan's decision allowing the runner-up candidate for a National Assembly seat to inspect election records. The ruling highlights the autonomy and authority of the ECP under the Constitution of Pakistan and related laws, emphasizing that judicial involvement in elections should be minimal and strictly regulated. It reiterates the necessity for the ECP to operate independently to ensure credible electoral processes while balancing the rights of candidates to access election records. The High Court's decision calls for a clearer interpretation of the ECP's orders and the legal framework governing electoral inspections, ensuring compliance with the Representation of the People Act, 1976. The case underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of the electoral process in Pakistan, a topic of significant public interest and legal importance. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
UMAR ATA BANDIAL, C.J.
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| Lawyers |
Sayeda Maqsooma Zahra Bokhari,
Ghulam Subhani,
Rubeel Raza Bhatti,
Ahmad Awais,
Anees Ali Hashmi,
Tipu Salman Makhdoom,
Saeed Ahmad Cheema,
Ch. Naseer Ahmad Bhutta,
Ch. Aamir Rehman,
M. Javaid Kasuri,
Ms. Shaista Qaiser,
Ali Akhtar
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| Petitioners |
Sardar AYAZ SADIQ
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| Respondents |
ELECTION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 2220,
2014 PLD 531
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
National Judicial Policy, 2009,
Representation of the People Act, 1976
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| Sections |
218(3),
199,
218,
184(3),
Cl.A7,
7,
44,
45,
7(1)
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