Legal Lessons:Supreme Court Overturns Majority Judgment on Article 63A Defection Case”

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This judgment by the Supreme Court of Pakistan overturns the majority’s decision in Civil Review Petition No. 197 of 2022 regarding the interpretation of Article 63A of the Constitution, which deals with defection by members of a Parliamentary Party. The Court ruled that the Reference filed by the President of Pakistan was invalid, and the majority’s judgment misinterpreted Article 63A. This decision has significant consequences for the democratic process, including invalidating the election of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Hamza Shahbaz. The judgment highlights the importance of constitutional adherence and proper interpretation of the law.

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