SC Examines FCC's Jurisdiction

SC reserves verdict on jurisdictional authority over NAB bail pleas

ISLAMABAD  -  The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reserved its verdict regarding the court’s authority to hear bail petitions in cases involving amendments

SC examines FCC's jurisdiction

The Supreme Court has reserved its ruling on whether pending appeals and bail petitions in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases should be heard by the apex court or the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) following the recent amendment to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO). The court is expected to announce its order within the next couple of days. In March, Section 32-A was inserted into the NAO, stipulating that the FCC would ser…

SC reserves ruling on jurisdictional dispute with FCC over authority to hear bail applications in pending NAB appeals

Advocate Ibadur Rehman Lodhi says the court should have “some semblance of authority”; Justice Mazhar asks counsel to suggest middle ground.