ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday served notices to respondents on a petition against Election Amendment Act.
Chief Justice Amir Farooq issued a notice to the Ministry of Law and the Election Commission of Pakistan on the petition against the Election Amendment Act, seeking a response within ten days.
Petitioner lawyer Ali Bukhari gave arguments and said that by amending the Election Act, a new clause was added f
or appointing a retired judge as a tribunal judge.
Shoaib Shaheen Advocate said that he would also file a case into the matter. He requested that a larger or division bench be constituted on the case.
T
he chief justice remarked “You should also file the application and let the other side’s response come and then we
will see; I
will make a larger bench.”
The court adjourned the hearing by directing to reschedule the case for hearing after 10 days.
