ISLAMABAD (The COW News Digital)The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a detailed 37-page judgment regarding the petition against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) planned September 27 long march. The court ruled that no political party or public representative possesses a legal right to block public highways, thoroughfares, or entry and exit points in the federal capital.
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In its written verdict, the high court emphasized that any political or public activity that infringes upon the fundamental constitutional rights of citizens will be treated as a direct violation of the Constitution. The bench noted that impeding the daily lives, movement, and access of Islamabad residents to trade, educational institutions, or medical facilities compromises essential public freedoms. Consequently, any individual or authority found responsible for causing such disruptions will face appropriate legal action.
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The court placed strict prohibitions on provincial governments and public authorities, explicitly barring the use of state funds, public machinery, or official vehicles to facilitate political rallies or long marches heading toward the capital. To enforce compliance and protect public servants, the bench ordered the immediate establishment of a dedicated helpline for government employees, ensuring they are not pressured into executing illegal directives or participating in political demonstrations.
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Highlighting the ethical and constitutional obligations of state authorities, the verdict stated that any public office holder who violates the law or misuses official authority acts in direct breach of their oath of office. The court warned that officials involved in obstructing citizen rights or facilitating illegal blockades will bear full legal accountability for their actions.
