Supreme Court verdict in TLP sit-in case
The Supreme Court verdict on TLP’s sit-in case brought to the fore a number of important matters. The Apex Court has examined the Constitution, determined what constitutes public importance, interpreted fundamental rights, considered the consequences of institutional overreach, the tactics used to achieve political agendas, how the State protects citizens and their fundamental rights, the security mechanisms in place, the m andate and role of the intelligence agencies, the independence and obligations of the media, the responsibilities of PEMRA, the role of the Election Commission and what Islam teaches.
The following declarations and directions were the crux of the judgement:
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