SC has no authority to compel Parliament to pass legislation: CJP

Islamabad:  According to Pakistan’s Chief Justice, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, the Supreme Court is not authorized to order parliament to pass legislation on missing persons.

“Every institution is obligated to work within its scope. “The Supreme Court cannot request that Parliament legislate on any issue,” said CJP.

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The case of missing persons was heard by a three-member bench led by CJP Isa. The bench includes Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Musarrat Hilali.

The hearing was televised live.

According to Justice Mazhar, a commission for missing persons has already been established. Justice Isa inquired about the commission, and Khushdil Khan Malik responded that one had been formed, led by retired Justice Javed Iqbal.

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Justice Isa questioned how a court could order parliament to pass legislation. “Which article of the Constitution gives the court the authority to order parliament to legislate?” “Every institution must operate within its mandate,” he stated.

Justice Mazhar stated that the court lacked the authority to legislate. Its only power is to declare a law null and void.

The chief justice inquired about Aitzaz Ahsan’s reservations. Shoaib Shaheen, his counsel, responded that the issue of people disappearing and then reappearing was raised.