The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday moved a review petition to the Supreme Court against the verdict regarding the reserved seats
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 7th Aug, 2024) The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday moved a review petition to the Supreme Court against the verdict regarding the reserved seats.
It has been said in the petition that the Commission has not misinterpreted any legal and judicial decision, and prayed the top court to review its verdict dated July 12.
The review petition stated that the ECP has performed its responsibility according to the Constitution and law and has not misinterpreted any legal or judicial decision. The Supreme Court’s decision has been implemented in letter and spirit, it added.
The ECP said that it is a constitutional right to file a review of a court decision, adding that the court cannot interfere in Article 218 of the Constitution.
It said that on misinterpretation of the Constitution, the matter should be remanded back to the constitutional body. The decision has been implemented to the extent of 39 members of the PTI, it said.
It should be mentioned that the Supreme Court in its judgment had ordered to give the reserved seats to the PTI while giving a decision on the appeal filed by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC).
