ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court returned a constitutional petition filed by chief of Awami Muslim League (AML) Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, challenging the Election Act of 2017, which paved the way for Nawaz Sharif to become head of the PML-N after his disqualification by virtue of the apex court’s ruling on July 28.
The petition was filed on behalf of the AML chief by Dr Farogh Nasim under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, naming the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Nawaz Sharif and PML-N, among others, as respondents.
Returning the petition, the SC registrar’s office objected that the petitioner had not approached any other forum for the same relief and did not provide any justification in this regard. Citing another objection, the registrar’s office stated that the certificate was not in conformity with requirements specified in Rule 6 of Order XXV of the Supreme Court Rules, 1980.
Sheikh Rasheed’s petition contended that Section 203 of the Election Act, 2017 did not expressly permit any person disqualified by a court to remain or become an office-bearer of a political party.
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The petition was filed on behalf of the AML chief by Dr Farogh Nasim under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, naming the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Nawaz Sharif and PML-N, among others, as respondents.
Returning the petition, the SC registrar’s office objected that the petitioner had not approached any other forum for the same relief and did not provide any justification in this regard. Citing another objection, the registrar’s office stated that the certificate was not in conformity with requirements specified in Rule 6 of Order XXV of the Supreme Court Rules, 1980.
Sheikh Rasheed’s petition contended that Section 203 of the Election Act, 2017 did not expressly permit any person disqualified by a court to remain or become an office-bearer of a political party.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1531808/challenging-election-act-sc-returns-sheikh-rasheeds-petition/