Summary Justice Jawwad remarked that PM’s disqualification case is relevant to Article 62, 63.
QUETTA (Dunya News) – During the hearing of Prime Minister’s disqualification case on Monday, Supreme Court suggested formulating a singular bench for all cases relevant to Article 62, 63 in order to refrain from contradictory judgments.
A 3-member bench headed by Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja heard the case regarding PM’s disqualification.
Petitioner Ishaq Khaqwani’s lawyer Irfan Qadir was unable to present himself before the court.
Justice Jawwad remarked that PM’s disqualification case is relevant to Article 62, 63 and a lot of questions have spawn, answers of which are imperative.
He said the courts cannot disown their responsibilities and would have to probe the case inside out.
We can summon anyone we want. We have to consider the constitutional perspective irrespective of the changes in the government, he added.
Justice Sarmad Usmani said accusation on Yousaf Raza Gillani cannot be denied.
Justice Jawwad enquired Attorney General that if High Court is not eligible to hear this case, where would a common man go.
Committee for amending the constitution had vowed not to say a word, he added.
Next elections would be significant in regard to Article 62, 63.
