The Lahore High Court directed Election Commission’s counsel and Deputy Attorney General to allow PTI leader Hasan Niazi to sign the election nomination papers.
Justice Ali Baqir Najafi issued a 4-page written decision on the petition of Hasan Khan’s mother, in which it was said that “Hassan Niazi is currently in the custody of the commanding officer in the Jinnah House attack case, while according to the petitioner, he is in the election.” Want to participate but not allowing signature on nomination papers.
The judgment said that the petitioner did not state from which constituency he wanted to contest the election, while the public prosecutor admitted that Hasan Niazi was not convicted, he could participate in the election and the public prosecutor said that his commanding officer. Not contacting.
According to the court decision, the Deputy Attorney General has not mentioned any provision of the Army Act under which the accused under trial cannot participate in the election, it should be ensured that Hasan Niazi signs the papers to participate in the election. Be allowed.
The court, while dealing with Hassan Niazi’s request, said in the court decision that the lawyer of the Election Commission and the Deputy Attorney General should inform the commanding officer about the court order.
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