IHC reserves decision on admissibility of Section 144 of law

• IHC reserved its decision on the admissibility of the petition against Section 144 of the law
• A hearing was conducted on the petition of PTI leader Asad Umar against Section 144 of the law
• Chief Justice of IHC Athar Minallah conducted the hearing

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday reserved its decision on the admissibility of the petition against Section 144 of the law, BOL News reported. 

According to the details, a hearing was held in Islamabad High Court on the petition of PTI leader Asad Umar against Section 144 of the law. Chief Justice of IHC Athar Minallah conducted the hearing.

Asad Umar’s petition argued that the imposition of Section 144 is an unconstitutional law to stop peaceful protests. The British Raj created this law which is still being used today.

On behalf of the petitioner Asad Umar, Advocate Babar Awan. appeared in the court.

“How is the petitioner Asad Umar affected by Section 144? Did anyone stop petitioner Asad Umar from seeking permission for a peaceful protest?” the Chief Justice of the IHC asked the lawyer.

“This party has the government in two provinces. Has section 144 ever been implemented there? ” CJ asked.

Athar Minallah said that the matter of law and order is to be looked after by the executive, in which the court will never interfere.

Lawyer Babar Awan replied that Asad Umar is the leader of PTI.

The Chief Justice said that in the sit-in case, the Supreme Court has decided that permission must be obtained for a peaceful protest.

“It is not a request from a political party but a former MNA,” lawyer Asad Umar replied.

“This is not a request of a former member of the Assembly; the petitioner is still a member of the National Assembly,” the Chief Justice said.

Lawyer Babar Awan said I could not disagree with you, but I can make corrections.

Athar Manullah said that until the resignation is accepted, he is a member of the assembly. “This party has a government in Punjab and KPK. You should first go to these provinces and get this law removed from the assembly. Abolish the law from the provincial assemblies and come here, “he added.

Babar Awan said that the petitioner is a citizen living under the jurisdiction of this court. It is written in the law which cannot be deviated from. This law can remain in force for a maximum of seven days or two consecutive days in a month.