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Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Against Sunni Ittehad Council's Parliamentary Party Status
The Constitutional Bench dismisses the petition against the declaration of the Sunni Ittehad Council as a parliamentary party. The ruling was made after a hearing led by Justice Aminuddin Khan.
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by News Desk
2024-11-20
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Against Sunni Ittehad Council's Parliamentary Party Status

In a significant legal development, the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has dismissed the petition challenging the declaration of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) as a parliamentary party. The bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, conducted a hearing on the application filed by Maulvi Iqbal Haider, which sought to challenge the SIC’s status as a parliamentary party.

The petition was dismissed by the seven-member bench, which upheld the status of the Sunni Ittehad Council as a parliamentary party. The decision also addressed whether individual candidates have the right to decide whether they wish to join a political party or not, in the context of parliamentary affiliations.

While the petition has been dismissed, the ruling reflects the court’s position on the constitutional framework regarding political parties and their representation in Parliament. The retention of the Sunni Ittehad Council’s status solidifies its presence within the parliamentary structure.

This ruling has significant implications for the political dynamics within Pakistan’s legislative process, particularly regarding the autonomy of political parties and their recognition in the Parliament.
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