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PhotoNews Pakistan > Pakistan > PDM Pushes Legislation to Limit MP Disqualification Period
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PDM Pushes Legislation to Limit MP Disqualification Period

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By Web Desk Published June 17, 2023 3 Min Read
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The governing coalition has once again succeeded in pushing through a piece of legislation designed to prevent the permanent disqualification of members of parliament under Article 62 of the Constitution.

The move has been criticized by opposition parties, who see it as a maneuver to allow Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, to participate in upcoming elections.

Supreme Court Intervention

Previous attempts to reverse the lifetime disqualification rule have been unsuccessful, as the Supreme Court currently reviews two such pieces of legislation. These proposed laws, including the “Supreme Court Review of Judgments and Orders Bill 2023” and a bill to limit the powers of the Chief Justice, have also been interpreted as efforts to lift the lifetime ban imposed on Nawaz.

The latest legislation seeks to amend the Election Act by limiting the disqualification period, but it remains unclear how the Supreme Court will respond.

Representatives from the ruling coalition argue that lifetime disqualification under Article 62 of the Constitution is unfair. They state that the new legislation has clarified this matter by restricting the five-year disqualification period.

Asked about potential Supreme Court intervention, these representatives insisted that the parliament, as a supreme body, holds the right to legislate and clarify any ambiguities in existing laws.

When questioned if this legislation was specifically introduced to ensure Nawaz’s participation in future elections, the representatives refuted that it was designed solely for the PML-N leader. They stressed that this is not person-specific legislation and that any disqualified leader in the future could benefit from it.

Details of the Amendment

The proposed amendment to the Elections Bill 2023 has been made available on social media platforms. It includes changes to Section 232 (qualification, disqualification) of the Election Act 2017. It limits the disqualification period to no more than five years following a court declaration, subject to the due process of law. The amendment stipulates that the procedures, methods, and durations of qualifications and disqualifications should be specified in Article 63 of the Constitution or, where not specified, follow the provisions of the Act.

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