LHC takes up plea against amended Elections Act

The LHC directed to present the application before the available bench on August 30

By Our Correspondent
August 24, 2024
A general picture of Lahore High Courts building. — AFP/File
A general picture of Lahore High Court's building. — AFP/File 

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday issued notices to federal government and Election Commission on the petition against amendments to the Elections Act.

Justice Shakeel Ahmed heard the petition filed by Azhar Siddique Advocate. During the hearing, the court summoned Attorney General for assistance.

The LHC directed to present the application before the available bench on the next hearing. Hearing will be held on August 30.

On August 12, a petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against Elections Amendment Act 2024.

It was contended in the plea the Act sought to nullify the decision of Supreme Court on the reserved seats. “Elections Amendment Act 2024 cannot be applied retrospectively”, the petitioner argued.