Another petition filed in SC against 26th Constitutional Amendment

Petitioner prays apex court to declare 26th constitutional amendment illegal and against Constitution

By Our Correspondent
October 27, 2024
A general view of the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in the evening hours, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 7, 2022. — Reuters
A general view of the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in the evening hours, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 7, 2022. — Reuters

ISLAMABAD: Another petition challenging the 26th constitutional amendment has been filed in the Supreme Court on Saturday

The petition was filed by Mian Asif under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, making the Secretary Cabinet Division, Secretary Ministry of law and Justice as respondents.

The petitioner prayed the apex court to declare the 26th constitutional amendment illegal and against the Constitution and independence of judiciary. He prayed the court to set aside the amendments for being against the basic structure of the Constitution.