The chief justice said that the court’s jurisdiction did not apply in case of holding protests in front of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Read Full text of Supreme Court verdict on NA deputy speaker's rulinghe chief justice also said that the use of suo motu power had been limited. He mentioned that the suo motu notice over the then National Assembly deputy speaker’s ruling on April 3 was taken after consultation with 12 apex court judges. During the hearing, Chief Justice Bandial said that the court wanted to give its decision on Article 63-A without any delay. “The interpretation of Article 63-A is necessary for [strengthening] the parliamentary democracy,” he added.

Source: The Express Tribune May 10, 2022 19:54 UTC