Supreme Court Upholds Lahore High Court's Decision on Election Tribunals

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) faced a setback as the Supreme Court ruled against its appeal regarding the establishment of election tribunals by the Lahore High Court. The decision was made on Thursday by a two-member bench of the Supreme Court, with Justice Isa and Justice Naeem Afghan presiding over the hearing of the appeal.

The appeal stemmed from the Lahore High Court's decision to set up election tribunals, which the ECP contested. However, the Supreme Court's ruling upheld the Lahore High Court's authority in this matter, emphasizing the importance of the tribunal's role in ensuring fair and transparent elections.

Justice Isa and Justice Naeem Afghan carefully considered the arguments presented by the Election Commission but ultimately concluded that the establishment of election tribunals was within the legal framework and served the public interest.

The Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the ECP's appeal highlights the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. This ruling reinforces the importance of independent election tribunals in safeguarding the democratic principles of Pakistan.