- CJP Umar Ata Bandial says whatever happened yesterday shattered the credibility of SC in political parties.
- Says SK will issue sentence that will serve as an example in future.
- disposes of of IHCBA plea against government decision block roads to stop PTI’s “Azadi March”.
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday reclaimed of federal governmentcontempt of court plea against PTI Chairman Imran Khan over its violation of Supreme Court orders during PTI’s “Azadi March”.
government filed plea this morning after PTI openly defied SC directives by announcing a rally in D-Chowk in Islamabad Forbidden Red Zone. The adoption of pleax formed a larger group of five people. bench led by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial to look into the matter.
Supreme Court on Wednesday was supervised government provide PTI with land between zones H-9 and G-9 of Islamabad hold him public meeting. The decision came during the hearing of Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) plea against in governments decision block roads to stop PTI’s “Azadi March” in federal capital.
Court also dispose of of IHCBA plea.
“We will issue verdict in case that will serve as an example in in futureCJP noted.
At the beginning of hearing, attorney general of Pakistan Ashtar Awsaf read out sentence of the Supreme Court in court.
The Chief Justice noted that Pakistani citizens have the right to move and assemble anywhere in the country in accordance with Articles 15, 16 and 17. of Constitution of Pakistan. He warned leaders against any illegal arrests and raids.
“Do not forget that this party [PTI] held several rallies.
At the same time, AGP Ausaf claims that all PTI rallies since the dismissal were provided with strict security. of in partyx government.
“Whatever happened yesterday, it was a disaster. It undermined the credibility of SC in political parties,” said CJP Bandial, adding that the court did not want keep listening on case.
He stated that the court, “exceeding its powers, gave orders for security of people […] instructed the political parties to negotiate.”
During the hearing, the PSB asked about the number of people injured yesterday.
At the same time, the AGP reported that 31 police officers were injured.
“Citizens also were injured. The crowd was very excited,” CJP Bandial said, adding that only PTI management could control the situation.
He said that PTI should understands its responsibility to citizens. party should became an example, he added.
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