SHCBA moves high court against amendments to CNS, Anti-Terrorism laws
Key takeaways
- According to a press release issued by the association, the petitions contend that the amendments transfer key powers relating to the nomination of judicial officers from the Sindh High Court to the provincial executive.
- The SHCBA maintains that such powers fall within the High Court’s constitutional authority of control and supervision over the subordinate judiciary under Article 203 of the Constitution.
- The bar association alleged that the amendments reduce the High Court’s role from one of meaningful consultation to mere concurrence, thereby opening the door to politically influenced judicial appointments.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Sindh High Court Bar Association Karachi (SHCBA) has filed two constitutional petitions before the Sindh High Court challenging recent amendments to the Sindh Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 2024, and the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, arguing that the changes undermine judicial independence and violate constitutional provisions.
According to a press release issued by the association, the petitions contend that the amendments transfer key powers relating to the nomination of judicial officers from the Sindh High Court to the provincial executive.
The SHCBA maintains that such powers fall within the High Court’s constitutional authority of control and supervision over the subordinate judiciary under Article 203 of the Constitution.