The recent developments regarding the upcoming elections in the country are alarming while the ruling party’s response to the Supreme Court’s decision cannot be called in any way in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Instead of respecting the decision of the Supreme Court, the current government is calling it a decision of a minority bench of judges, which is not only an insult to the judiciary but also undermines the credibility of the legal system. It is important that Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Atta Bandial was included in the 3-member bench of the Supreme Court. Therefore, this decision was taken by the highest authority of the legal system of the country.
The decision of the Supreme Court to declare the Election Commission’s decision to hold elections in October as illegal is based on sound legal principles. The Supreme Court’s decision has removed all confusion regarding the dates of the elections and legal experts have confirmed that the elections should be held within 90 days. It is the responsibility of the government to respect the law and ensure that the electoral process in fair and transparent manner.
The ruling party’s desire to avoid elections is not only against the law but also against the principles of democracy. The decision of the Supreme Court is an important step towards ensuring the supremacy of democracy in the country and the ruling party must respect it. Playing with the Supreme Court’s decision can be dangerous, and it can have dire consequences.
The legal system is the backbone of any democratic state and if the ruling party continues to weaken it, it can lead to chaos and instability in the country. It is important to remember that it is the same Supreme Court that paved the way for the democratic process of no-confidence motion to remove Imran Khan as Prime Minister from the government in April this year.
Therefore, the ruling party must be aware of the consequences of its actions and respect the legal system of the country. Finally, it is important to say that the electoral process is very important under the legal framework. Any attempt to undermine the legal system can have serious consequences and the ruling party itself needs to take wise steps in this regard.
