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Legal experts weigh in on Supreme Court’s ruling

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A five-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, has unanimously declared the deputy speaker’s ruling to stop the no-confidence motion as well as the dissolution of the national assembly by the prime minister as contrary to the law and constitution.

The Court has also ordered for the national assembly to be restored, and for the vote of no confidence to be held on April 9.

On Sunday, the deputy speaker of the national assembly blocked the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan terming it a “foreign conspiracy”. Later the prime minister dissolved the national assembly and called for a fresh election. The same day the Supreme Court took up the case to decide whether the deputy speaker had the legal and constitutional authority to sidestep the no-trust move.

“Supreme Court rises up to the occasion”

Legal expert Muneeb Farooq tweeted that the Supreme Court of Pakistan has risen up to the occasion and has “declared every action of April 3 as unconstitutional”.

Supreme Court rises up to the occasion and declares every action of April 3rd 2022 by the Govt and its functionaries UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
— Muneeb Farooq (@muneebfaruqpak) April 7, 2022

“Thankfully, we are celebrating this order that has torn to shreds the actions of April 3. It is should be embarrassing for the ruling party for they did not conduct themselves in an honourable and graceful way.”

“The constitution wins”

Lawyer Salaar Khan tweeted that the constitution had won, adding that “may the doctrine of necessity forever remain six feet beneath the ground.”

May the Doctrine of Necessity forever remain six feet beneath the ground. pic.twitter.com/ONyG6cb1sf
— Salaar Khan (@Brainmasalaar) April 7, 2022

“Faith in sanctity of constitution strengthened”

Legal expert Reema Omer said on the social media website that “faith in the sanctity of the constitution” had been strengthened, adding that it was not impractical or idealistic to have this expectation from the Court.

Faith in the sanctity of the Constitution strengthened, doctrine of necessity remains buried – turns out it wasn’t “idealism” and “impractical” to have this expectation afterall ❤️
— Reema Omer (@reema_omer) April 7, 2022

“ECP’s role important”

The Election Commission of Pakistan told the Court that an election cannot be held before seven or eight months, which must have also played a role in the final decision, lawyer Kamran Murtaza told Geo News, adding that either the prime minister should resign or face the vote of no trust.

“Prime Minister Imran Khan has both options,” he said.

“For the first time in three decades”

Lawyer Asad Rahim Khan tweeted that it was a “good day for the constitution and for the sanctity of parliament”.

He added that “for the first time in almost three decades, the Supreme Court has not only held dissolution illegal but also restored parliament – ensuring none of the moral greyness we had with the Junejo-era verdict.”

A good day for the Constitution, and for the sanctity of parliament.

For the first time in almost three decades, the Supreme Court has not only held dissolution illegal, but also restored parliament – ensuring none of the moral greyness we had with the Junejo-era verdict.
— Asad Rahim Khan (@AsadRahim) April 7, 2022

‘PTI should send notices to its lawmakers’

Legal expert Reza Ali tweeted that the ruling PTI should follow the process to send show-cause notices to it the lawmakers from its party who have defected.

If PTI is genuinely invested in the constitutional process, initiate Show Cause notices under 63A against its Members voting against party discipline. There’s a process. Follow it, rather than screaming bloody murder.
— Reza Ali (@RezaAli1980) April 7, 2022

‘Democracy at its finest’

Shedding light on the judgment, lawyer Zoe Khan said that the decision of the SC today reflected “democracy at its finest”.

“The beauty of today’s Supreme Court judgment is that 5 of 5 Learned Judges unanimously upheld the sanctity of the Constitution of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Democracy at its finest! Pakistan Zindabad,” she tweeted.

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CM Maryam resolved to avert tragedies like May 9.

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On Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz resolved to prevent similar events like May 9.

On the occasion of the May 9 anniversary, CM Maryam stated, “The May 9 mayhem is the blackest chapter in the country’s history.” Even the opponents cannot replicate what those seeking power did on May 9.”

CM Maryam insisted: “Those who attempted to weaken the country have been exposed. They [the May 9 perpetrators] do not deserve to be forgiven for causing harm to the country for political purposes.”

“Those who have maligned the martyrs are not aware of their [martyrs] status,” she explained.

The nation will not forgive the perpetrators of the May 9 attacks. Shehbaz Sharif —

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared earlier today that the nation will not forgive anyone responsible for the May 9 vandalism.

According to the information, the premier presided over a special meeting of the federal cabinet. The Prime Minister brought up the May 9 disturbances on this occasion. “Despite the passing of one year, the people of the country have not forgotten their culprits,” he added.

PM Shehbaz stated, “May 9th is not only the saddest day in the country’s history. However, it is also a day of philosophical disputes.”

Asif said, “On one side are the heroic sons, their families, and the patriotic masses. On the other side, there are people who have nothing to do with the national interest.”

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The nation will not forgive the culprits of May 9: Shehbaz Sharif

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned on Thursday that the nation will not forgive anyone responsible for the May 9 vandalism.

PM Shehbaz stated, “May 9th is not only the saddest day in the country’s history. However, it is also a day of philosophical disputes.”

Asif said, “On one side are the heroic sons, their families, and the patriotic masses. On the other side, there are people who have nothing to do with the national interest.”

Aleem Khan, all praise for martyrs on May 9-

On the first anniversary of the May 9 vandalism, federal Minister for Privatization Aleem Khan paid tribute to the country’s martyrs.

Aleem Khan stated, “I have a lot of respect for the Pakistan Army. The country exists because of its strong and powerful army.”

The president of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) praised the country’s martyrs’ sacrifices.

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An NA speaker describes May 9 as the darkest day in the country’s history.

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On Thursday, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq declared that May 9 will be regarded as the darkest day in the country’s history.

Sadiq condemned the events that occurred on May 9, last year, saying: “The enraged group had attacked military installations.”

He stated: “The attack was an attempt to weaken the institutions and challenge the writ of the state.”

He further stated: “The violent activities under the guise of the protest cannot be tolerated.”

“Any attempt to weaken the country is unacceptable. Sadiq claimed that one party and one individual had destroyed the country in order to achieve their wicked goals.

Sadiq argued that: “Any matter can be resolved by sitting in the parliament and holding talks.”

He continued: “There is a need to make joint efforts to bid farewell to the politics of division and hatred.”

“Anarchy, imbroglio are the biggest obstacles to the development of the country,” he continued.

He stated that “It is deplorable to launch a maligning campaign against the state institutions.”

“The May 9 culprits will have to be answerable according to the law,” according to him.

Sadiq urged all political parties to promote democratic principles.