SJC dismisses PTI's complaint against chief election commissioner
Key takeaways
- In its response sent to the party on May 21, the SJC confirmed that the matter had been taken up and examined in its meeting held on February 11.
- According to the contents of the letter, the council, after due consideration, decided to dismiss the petition filed against the CEC.
- The PTI also alleged that the Election Commission acted in contravention of Article 189 by disregarding Supreme Court judgments directing the holding of elections within the constitutional timeframe.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan SJC dismisses PTI's complaint against chief election commissioner Top judicial body says it decided to reject petition after taking up matter in February 11 meeting By Abdul Qayyum Siddiqui | Published June 01, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Monday dismissed a complaint filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the chief election commissioner (CEC), according to an official communication conveying the decision to the former ruling party.
The complaint was submitted by former PTI secretary general Omar Ayub Khan, seeking the removal of the CEC over alleged breaches of constitutional duties, obligations, and responsibilities in relation to conducting the February 8 general elections.