Islamabad (The COW News Digital) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that the Federal Constitutional Court’s November 5 decision concerning the Peshawar High Court has created several complications, affecting both political figures and ordinary citizens.
Barrister Gohar expressed concern over the suspension of proceedings on certain constitutional petitions pending before the Peshawar High Court, saying the ruling had created difficulties for people seeking legal relief.
He said the Peshawar High Court had delisted PTI-related cases scheduled for hearing on November 10 following the constitutional court’s decision.
According to Barrister Gohar, cases should not have been delisted through an administrative process. He maintained that the court should have conducted hearings and determined the scope and application of the November 5 order before taking such a step.
The PTI chairman argued that the decision had affected the legal proceedings of political personalities as well as members of the general public.
Barrister Gohar said the appropriate course of action would have been for the Peshawar High Court to hear the relevant cases and clarify how the constitutional court’s ruling applied to them.
He announced that the party would approach the Federal Constitutional Court to seek the withdrawal of the stay order.
The move is expected to focus on the implications of the November 5 ruling and the subsequent delisting of cases at the Peshawar High Court.
The Federal Constitutional Court had issued an order on November 5 restraining the Peshawar High Court from hearing cases related to arrests made under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law.
The restriction has affected proceedings involving petitions challenging detentions under the law.
The MPO is used by authorities in matters involving public order and preventive detention. Cases brought under the legislation can involve questions regarding the legality of arrests and the rights of individuals seeking judicial review.
The constitutional court’s decision has raised concerns about the handling of pending petitions and the jurisdiction of the Peshawar High Court in such matters.
Barrister Gohar’s remarks highlight PTI’s concerns over the impact of the order on cases involving its members and other affected individuals.
The party intends to seek clarification and relief from the Federal Constitutional Court, while the legal implications of the ruling remain a matter for judicial consideration.
