Islamabad: In a major blow to the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, a full bench of the “high court” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Tuesday disqualified Sardar Tanveer, the “prime minister” of the region. . EliasFrom being a member of the Legislative Assembly for contempt.
Following the verdict, Ilyas’ office has lapsed and the Legislative Assembly will have to hold a new election. He has the right to appeal the decision in the “Supreme Court” in PoK.
Over the weekend, Ilyas, at a function in Islamabad, accused the judiciary of influencing the functioning of his government and interfering in the domain of the executive through adjournment orders.
On Monday, the court had given notice to Ilyas to explain his position with regard to “derogatory remarks about the superior judiciary in his speeches in public meetings”.
Ilyas has been asked to appear before the High Court and the Supreme Court separately on Tuesday, in a notice sent through the Principal Secretary to Ilyas.
Ilyas appeared before the High Court in the morning, where a full bench headed by Justice Sadaqat Hussain Raja, heard. During the proceedings, three clips featuring Ilyas were played, after which he said: “I unconditionally apologize if any of my words have offended the judges. I place myself at the mercy of the court.
The court later rejected his apology and sentenced him to stay till the rising of the court.
The court, in its written order, said it was apprised through social media that Ilyas was “consistently using derogatory statements against the Supreme Judiciary”.
The order states that Ilyas has admitted the remarks and also refrained from making “any further objection or reply” in response to the notice issued.
The order stated that since Ilyas was “punished by the court”, he was disqualified from being a member of the Legislative Assembly and holding any public office for two years.
Following his disqualification, Elias contacted the territory’s “SC” where he again apologized for his remarks. However, the “SC” adjourned the hearing for two weeks.
Commenting on the development, PTI leader fawad chaudhary Said that it is necessary to respect the decision of the court. Expressing hope that Iliyas would get relief, he said, “This country cannot be run by destroying the judicial system.” Fawad also said that the PM of Pakistan shehbaz sharif Lessons should be taken from the court’s decision.
Following the verdict, Ilyas’ office has lapsed and the Legislative Assembly will have to hold a new election. He has the right to appeal the decision in the “Supreme Court” in PoK.
Over the weekend, Ilyas, at a function in Islamabad, accused the judiciary of influencing the functioning of his government and interfering in the domain of the executive through adjournment orders.
On Monday, the court had given notice to Ilyas to explain his position with regard to “derogatory remarks about the superior judiciary in his speeches in public meetings”.
Ilyas has been asked to appear before the High Court and the Supreme Court separately on Tuesday, in a notice sent through the Principal Secretary to Ilyas.
Ilyas appeared before the High Court in the morning, where a full bench headed by Justice Sadaqat Hussain Raja, heard. During the proceedings, three clips featuring Ilyas were played, after which he said: “I unconditionally apologize if any of my words have offended the judges. I place myself at the mercy of the court.
The court later rejected his apology and sentenced him to stay till the rising of the court.
The court, in its written order, said it was apprised through social media that Ilyas was “consistently using derogatory statements against the Supreme Judiciary”.
The order states that Ilyas has admitted the remarks and also refrained from making “any further objection or reply” in response to the notice issued.
The order stated that since Ilyas was “punished by the court”, he was disqualified from being a member of the Legislative Assembly and holding any public office for two years.
Following his disqualification, Elias contacted the territory’s “SC” where he again apologized for his remarks. However, the “SC” adjourned the hearing for two weeks.
Commenting on the development, PTI leader fawad chaudhary Said that it is necessary to respect the decision of the court. Expressing hope that Iliyas would get relief, he said, “This country cannot be run by destroying the judicial system.” Fawad also said that the PM of Pakistan shehbaz sharif Lessons should be taken from the court’s decision.