Summary The hearing of the case has been adjourned till May 15.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday barred Eletction Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from any further action against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in code of conduct violation case.
The directives were issued after a hearing of the case in IHC by Justice Amir Farooq. PTI’s plea was accepted by the judge whereas Attorney General of Pakistan was summoned by the court for assistance.
PTI lawyer Dr Babar Awan presented his arguments in the case and was backed by advocate Naseem Gondal. Babar Aiwan said that only Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, ministers and those holding any official post cannot run an electoral camapaign whereas ECP s notifications against Imran Khan are a violation of article-15 therefore; they should be annulled.
The court remarked that the case faces significant constitutional questions therefore; Attorney General of Pakistan should provide assistance.
The hearing of the case has been adjourned till May 15.
Imran Khan on Tuesday filed a petition in IHC seeking declaration of Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision annul.
The ECP, in a notification, has asked PTI chief Imran Khan not to participate in election rallies. The petition states that ban on participating in rallies is unconstitutional and consequently be declared annul.
