IHC notice to ECP over election documents

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for not issuing certified forms and other documents related to the general polls 2024 results and sought a reply by Wednesday (today).

IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the applications of Salman Akram Raja and Shoaib Shaheen who participated in the general elections as members of the National Assembly.

Shaheen appeared before the court in person whereas Raja was represented by his counsel.

During the hearing, the IHC chief justice remarked that obtaining certified forms was the petitioners’ legal right. He said the order which was passed on Shaheen’s request would be the same for Raja’s plea, adding that these forms had to be issued by the ECP whether they do it today or after ten days

The court issued a notice to the polls supervisory body directing it to submit a reply by Wednesday (today) and adjourned the hearing of the case.