Lahore High Court Adjourns Petition Seeking New Election Commission

The Lahore High Court recently adjourned proceedings on a petition filed by citizen Talib Hussain, who sought the formation of a new Election Commission of Pakistan under the supervision of a sitting judge. The court, during the hearing, requested the petitioner to provide legal references to support the maintainability of the petition at the next scheduled session on May 15. This development came as the court treated the petition as an objection case, prompted by queries raised by the registrar's office regarding its legal standing.

During the proceedings, the petitioner contended that the petition fell within the purview of the Lahore High Court under Article 199 of the Constitution. In response, the court instructed the petitioner to furnish additional legal references to bolster his case and subsequently adjourned the hearing for the day.

In conclusion, the Lahore High Court's decision to adjourn the proceedings on the petition seeking the establishment of a new Election Commission of Pakistan under judicial oversight reflects the court's commitment to thoroughly evaluate the legal basis of the case. The court's request for additional legal references underscores the importance of substantiating legal claims effectively in such matters.