SC resumes hearing on 18th amendment
CJ Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry says the constitutional reforms body recognises the basic structure of the constitution.
ISLAMABAD:
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said that the constitutional reforms body recognises the basic structure of the constitution.
During the hearing of the 18th amendment case on Thursday, Senior advocate Abdul Hafiz Pirzada said the basic structure of the constitution is violated by the certain amendments. He added that the court retains the power to strike down such amendments.
Pirzada further said that system not based on individuals and that strong institutions are essential for a strong federation.
He said that court must make it clear that not even the parliament has unlimited authority and that it enjoys limited legislative power.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said that the constitutional reforms body recognises the basic structure of the constitution.
During the hearing of the 18th amendment case on Thursday, Senior advocate Abdul Hafiz Pirzada said the basic structure of the constitution is violated by the certain amendments. He added that the court retains the power to strike down such amendments.
Pirzada further said that system not based on individuals and that strong institutions are essential for a strong federation.
He said that court must make it clear that not even the parliament has unlimited authority and that it enjoys limited legislative power.