If Section 144 was to be imposed, the Election Commission would have applied itself. Petitioner: Photo: File
The Lahore High Court reserved its decision on the petition against the implementation of Section 144 in Punjab.
Justice Shahid Bilal Hasan heard the petition of citizen Shabbir Ismail challenging the implementation of Section 144 in Punjab. The court has issued notices to the Punjab government and the Election Commission on the petition.
The petitioner took a position in the court that the election is about to be held and therefore Section 144 cannot be imposed. There is no need to apply section 144 for carrying arms as it is a separate offence.
It has been further stated in the application that if Section 144 was to be imposed, the Election Commission itself would have applied. Section 144 should be declared null and void by the Punjab government.
“I wrote to the Secretary Establishment on January 27 regarding the Section 144 notification,” the public prosecutor said. I present the decision of the Supreme Court of India which clearly explains how Article 144 is applied in the circumstances. All they are doing is to allow them to display weapons. Should DCs not be empowered. The Lahore High Court reserved its decision after the arguments were completed.
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