IPP spokesperson Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Wednesday that the Supreme Court (SC) had upheld the supremacy of the parliament in light of the Practice and Procedure Act's detailed verdict.
Expressing her thoughts, Firdous said, “The SC had strengthened the democracy with its ruling. The decision will have a long-lasting impact. The IPP welcomes the SC verdict.”
“The apex court’s verdict will have an exclusive and positive impact on the upcoming general elections,” Firdous stated.
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She underlined the importance of uplifting democracy in the country, saying, “We can only lead the country towards prosperity if democratic principles are followed.”
– SC issues Practice and Procedure Act detailed verdict –
Earlier, the SC delivered a detailed decision on the Practice and Procedure Act case, stating that the chief justice does not possess the unilateral authority to make decisions.
CJP Qazi Faez Isa in 21-page issued judgment, asserted that the constitution does not confer upon the top judge the power to act alone in making decisions under the Practice and Procedure Act.
The judgment also stated a divided bench, with Justices Muzahir Naqvi, Ayesha Malik, and Shahid Waheed opposing the notion of sharing powers with the Chief Justice.
