ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed three petitions related to alleged rigging in the upcoming 2024 general elections due to non-prosecution. The petitions, which were filed by Qayyum Khan, Mahmood Akhtar Naqvi, and Mian Shabbir, were rejected by the court after the petitioners failed to appear during the proceedings.
The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Ameenuddin, dismissed the three petitions on the grounds of non-prosecution, as none of the petitioners were present in court to pursue their claims. The petitions had raised concerns over potential electoral fraud in the upcoming 2024 elections.
While these petitions were dismissed, a separate case filed by the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, regarding alleged electoral rigging in the same election has been delayed. Imran Khan’s legal team requested the court to adjourn the hearing of his petition until after the winter holidays.
In response to this request, the court agreed to postpone the hearing of the PTI founder’s petition concerning alleged rigging in the 2024 general elections. The case has now been scheduled for a hearing after the winter recess.
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The seven-member constitutional bench, under the leadership of Justice Ameenuddin, is expected to resume hearings regarding Imran Khan’s petition, which challenges the alleged rigging in the 8th February 2024 elections. The outcome of this case will likely have significant implications for the election process and public confidence in its fairness.
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