\u2018Reserved seats verdict has raised many questions, made situation so complex that it seems impossible to resolve\u2019
\n islamabad
\nPakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui has criticised the judiciary for failing to stand against martial law, while a heated debate surrounds a recent constitutional amendment.
\nSpeaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, Siddiqui questioned the legal basis of recent court decisions, particularly in relation to reserved seats and party defections.
\n\u201cNo member in the case of reserved seats said they wanted to change parties. Under what law can the judiciary tell someone to join another party?\u201d Siddiqui asked, adding, \u201cThe judiciary has never stood up against martial law, and now there\u2019s an uproar over parliament\u2019s constitutional amendment.\u201d
\nHe expressed concerns over a recent court ruling that, according to him, created unnecessary complications. \u201cThe decision regarding reserved seats has raised many questions. It has made the situation so complex that it seems impossible to resolve.\u201d
\nSiddiqui also criticised the frequent striking down of laws by the judiciary. \u201cWe often hear that certain laws are in conflict with the Constitution, and the judiciary interprets and rules on them. But is it possible for a judicial bench to make a mistake? What were the reasons behind such errors?\u201d he asked, referring to the Election Act being repeatedly violated in this case.
\nThe senator pointed to the constitutional requirement that members join a party within three days. \u201cThese people joined the Sunni Ittehad Council within the given time.
\nThe Constitution restricts this for five years, but the judiciary breaks this rule and tells the \u2018birds\u2019 to fly out of the cage and join PTI. How does the judiciary have this authority? If it has been assumed, it has been wrongly done.\u201d
\nHe further criticised the principle of \u201ccomplete justice,\u201d stating, \u201cNo member expressed a desire to switch parties. Under what law can you force them to do so? The judiciary never stood firm against martial law, and now it\u2019s challenging parliament\u2019s constitutional amendments. We are left wondering which direction to take.\u201d
\nSiddiqui concluded by pointing to Article 239 of the Constitution, which states that constitutional amendments cannot be challenged in court. \u201cThis provision has been effectively nullified, and the authority of parliament is being restricted. Due to overreach, constitutional provisions are being paralysed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u2018Reserved seats verdict has raised many questions, made situation so complex that it seems impossible to resolve\u2019 islamabad Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui has criticised the judiciary for failing to stand against martial law, while a heated debate surrounds a recent constitutional amendment. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, Siddiqui […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":276367,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-433361","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n