case against ptis potential long march islamabad high court
A three-member bench headed by IHC Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar heard arguments from the parties, including the Islamabad attorney general and the petitioner’s counsel.In its verdict, the court directed the chief ministers to ensure that government vehicles, machinery, machineryand other equipment are not used for marches, processions or rallies.
It further ordered that no government employee should be forced to participate in a protest, while directing provincial governments, the Islamabad administration and relevant authorities to ensure citizens’ constitutional rights were protected during marches, rallies and demonstrations.The court ruled that no political party or leader had a legal right to occupy roads, highways or other public places.It also said political parties or leaders could not obstruct citizens’ freedom of movement, directing the Islamabad administration and interior ministry to ensure protection of citizens’ constitutional rights.
The IHC also issued directions to the federal secretary interior, chief commissioner, and inspector general of Islamabad.The PTI has announced nationwide protests and a long march towards the federal capital on September 27 to demand the release of jailed party founder Imran Khan.
During today’s proceedings, the Islamabad AG argued that the PTI brought government machinery during previous long marches and claimed there was no indication that its proposed march would remain peaceful.
“They say our long march will be very peaceful and that they are coming to strengthen the judiciary,” the attorney general said.He also referred to a statement saying, “either freedom or martyrdom”, and sought permission to play videos from PTI’s November 2024 protest before the court.The IHC chief justice initially observed that playing videos in the courtroom was not a judicial practice; however, Justice Dogar subsequently allowed the videos to b
About the Author
