Petitions against PTI’s 2014 sit-in, phone tapping of citizens by sensitive agencies and poor security in Punjab courts are scheduled for hearing in the Lahore High Court. A three-member bench comprising the Chief Justice will hear the cases on October 10.
Petitions against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s sit-in in Islamabad in 2014, the federal government’s permission to tap citizens’ phones and poor security in Punjab courts were set for hearing in the Lahore High Court.
A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Lahore High Court Miss Alia Neelam, Justice Farooq Haider and Justice Tariq Nadeem will hear the cases on October 10. The petition against the PTI sit-ins was filed in April 2014, while the lawyer who filed the petition, Advocate AK Dogar, has also passed away.
In the petition against allowing the sensitive institutions to tap the phones of the citizens, a position has been taken that the government’s notification to allow the sensitive institutions to tap the phones is illegal. order to do.
In the petition of the High Court Bar Association and others against the poor security of the courts of Punjab, a position has been taken that there are incidents of fighting in the district courts of Punjab every day. Lahore High Court ordered to improve the security situation in the courts of Punjab.
It should be noted that in the political history of sit-ins and long marches in Pakistan, the sit-in of PTI and Pakistan Awami Tehreek in 2014 is considered important due to its duration.
This dharna continued for 126 days, which also started in the form of a long march from Lahore on August 14 and after reaching Islamabad on August 15, Imran Khan announced to enter the red zone of the federal capital on August 18.
It should be noted that on August 19, Imran Khan and Tahir-ul-Qadri staged a sit-in in front of the Parliament along with their workers and on August 30, the sit-in participants clashed with the police when they allegedly entered the Parliament House and the PTV building. tried to
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Lahore High Court to Address Crucial Petitions: Analysis and Insights
The Lahore High Court (LHC) is set to hear a series of high-profile petitions on October 10, which could have significant implications for the country. A three-member bench, led by the Chief Justice, will preside over the cases, which revolve around the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) 2014 sit-in, phone tapping of citizens by sensitive agencies, and poor security in Punjab courts.
PTI’s 2014 Sit-in: A Threat to National Security?
One of the petitions is related to the PTI’s 2014 sit-in, which was a massive protest aimed at the then-government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The sit-in, led by PTI chairman Imran Khan, was a significant challenge to the government and raised concerns about national security. The LHC’s decision on this petition could be a crucial one, as it may determine whether the PTI’s actions were a threat to national security or a legitimate form of protest. This case bears some resemblance to a recent petition filed in the LHC seeking to block a rally by the PTI [1].
Phone Tapping of Citizens: An Invasion of Privacy
Another petition on the docket is related to the phone tapping of citizens by sensitive agencies. This issue has been a contentious one in Pakistan, with many arguing that it is an invasion of individuals’ right to privacy. The LHC’s decision on this matter could set a precedent for the use of surveillance measures in the country. This case is a reflection of the growing concern about the role of sensitive agencies in Pakistan’s democracy.
Poor Security in Punjab Courts: A Lingering Problem
Lastly, the petition regarding poor security in Punjab courts is a pressing matter that has been lingering for some time. The recent increase in security threats to courts in Punjab has raised concerns about the safety of judges, lawyers, and ordinary citizens. The LHC’s decision on this petition could lead to much-needed reforms in the security measures in place in Punjab courts. Notably, the LHC has been proactive in addressing issues related to court security, as evident from a recent decision to hear a petition on the matter [2].
Conclusion
The Lahore High Court’s hearing of these petitions is a significant development in Pakistan’s judicial landscape. The decisions made by the three-member bench, led by the Chief Justice, could have far-reaching implications for the country. The PTI’s 2014 sit-in, phone tapping of citizens, and poor security in Punjab courts are all pressing issues that require careful consideration. As the LHC prepares to hear these cases, it is essential to monitor the proceedings closely, as the outcomes could shape the country’s democracy, national security, and human rights.
References:
[1] https://www.nation.com.pk/18-Sep-2024/petition-filed-in-lahore-high-court-to-block-pti-rally
[2] https://www.livelaw.in/tags/lahore-high-court
