LAHORE — The chief organiser of Pakistan Muslim League (N), Maryam Nawazhas demanded of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to step down from hisposition in the wake of a verdict in Punjab polls case.
Maryam, the daughter of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, said that misuse ofpowers has given rise to a rebellious situation in the Supreme Court.
In her tweet, she said ”CJP Umar Ata Bandiyal has committed flagrantviolations of law & constitution to favour IK/PTI”.
”This blatant abuse of authority has led to an unprecedented revolt-likesituation in the SC of Pakistan,” she added.
She said ”Judges of impeccable repute have raised serious questions onCJP’s conduct & bias.”
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On April 4, the top court voided the order of the Election Commission ofPakistan (ECP) regarding delay in elections in Punjab, ordering polls onMay 14.
A three-member special bench led by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial andcomprising Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Ijazul Ahsan declared the ECP’sorder unconstitutional.
The court directed the federal government to issue Rs21 billion funds toElection Commission by April 10 and asked the electoral watchdog to submita report in court before the deadline.
