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AJK SC suspends HC order on PTI registration
Key takeaways
- The Election Commission of AJK had challenged the High Court’s June 23 verdict, arguing that the court had exceeded its jurisdiction by granting relief beyond what had been sought by the petitioners.
- During the initial hearing, the Supreme Court suspended the High Court’s order and constituted a full bench headed by Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan to hear the case.
- The court fixed July 2 for the next hearing.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize MUZAFFARABAD: The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Monday suspended the AJK High Court’s order that had restored the registration of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its election symbol, the bat.
The Election Commission of AJK had challenged the High Court’s June 23 verdict, arguing that the court had exceeded its jurisdiction by granting relief beyond what had been sought by the petitioners.
During the initial hearing, the Supreme Court suspended the High Court’s order and constituted a full bench headed by Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan to hear the case.
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