| Case ID |
f846d270-8c3c-4bc3-8b9e-4d05178be53b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
CIVIL REVIEW PETITION NO.266 OF 2019 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 01, 2023 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 01, 2023 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed several civil review petitions concerning the implementation of a judgment related to a sit-in protest by a religious political party. The court highlighted discrepancies in the financial affairs of the protesting party and noted that many review petitioners failed to provide satisfactory explanations for their actions in relation to the initial judgment. The court emphasized the need for accountability and adherence to legal directives, while also addressing the withdrawal of certain petitions by the Federal Government and the implications of such withdrawals. The court ordered the establishment of a commission to investigate the matters cited in the judgment and to ensure compliance with the law. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the review petitions filed against a significant judgment by the Supreme Court regarding the Islamabad-Rawalpindi sit-in protest led by members of a religious political party. The Supreme Court's decision highlighted the need for transparency and accountability in the financial dealings of such political entities. The court also addressed the procedural aspects of the review petitions, particularly the withdrawal of petitions by the Federal Government. The ruling underscores the importance of following legal protocols and the consequences of failing to do so, setting a precedent for future cases involving political accountability and regulatory compliance. Keywords such as 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'review petitions', 'political accountability', 'financial transparency', and 'Elections Act' are pivotal in understanding the implications of this case. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Election Commission of Pakistan,
Ministry of Defence,
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority,
Intelligence Bureau
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| Judges |
Qazi Faez Isa,
Amin-ud-Din Khan,
Athar Minallah
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| Lawyers |
Mansoor Usman Awan,
Ch. Aamir Rehman,
Brig.(R) Falak Naz,
Lt.Col. Kafeel Khan,
Hafiz S.A. Rehman,
Syed Ali Zafar,
Mehr Khan Malik,
M.A. Ghaffar-ul-Haq,
Malik Qamar Afzal
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| Petitioners |
Mehr Khan Malik,
Muhammad Tahir,
M. Arshad,
Muhammad Saleem,
Hafiz S.A. Rehman,
M.A. Ghaffar-ul-Haq,
Syed Ali Zafar,
Mansoor Usman Awan,
Ch. Aamir Rehman,
Brig.(R) Falak Naz,
Lt.Col. Kafeel Khan,
Tahir Farooq Tarar,
Malik Qamar Afzal,
Omar Hamid Khan,
Masood Akhtar Sherwani
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 27,
2024 SCMR 1
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Rules, 2002,
Elections Act, 2017
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| Sections |
16,
17(2),
19,
188,
5(5),
161
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