The Lahore High Court election tribunals have indefinitely suspended the hearing of election appeals after an interim order by the Supreme Court. Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmed of the Lahore High Court stated during a hearing that, as per Supreme Court directives, no further proceedings could occur in this matter. He added that the written decision from the Supreme Court would clarify whether it suspended all tribunals or only some.
Judges Suspending Election Tribunal Hearings
These judges are involved in these case hearings, which have been adjourned as follows:
- Justice Shahid Karim
- Justice Chaudhry Iqbal
- Justice Anwar Hussain
- Justice Mirza Waqas Rauf
- Justice Asim Hafeez
- Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh
- Justice Sarfraz Dogar
- Justice Sultan Tanvir
An interim order by the Supreme Court caused the suspension of further proceedings by these tribunals. Final decisions and future actions, During a hearing, Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmed of the Lahore High Court stated that, according to Supreme Court directives, no further proceedings could take place in this matter.
Implications of the Suspension
The suspension has created a significant hiatus for hearing electoral dispute cases at election tribunals. These crucial institutions resolve such matters, keeping transparency during elections. Consequently, pendency may stretch out without time limits, influencing election outcomes and making governance through politicians more difficult.
Awaiting the SupCourt Decision
What is written in their decision would tell us whether all election tribunals were suspended or which ones it did apply to. The final interpretation will guide the election tribunal on its next steps. So that the legal process aligns itself with directives given by Supreme Courts.
It demonstrates the delicate balance between different judicial organs in Pakistan, underscored by the role played by the Supreme Court. Which acts as a check on them and ensures uniformity of legal process across different jurisdictions. Election tribunals have suspended hearings on current election cases, impacting the legal review process and political landscape.
