ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The Federal Constitutional Court has sought legal assistance regarding the jurisdiction of the ongoing suo motu proceedings in the Arshad Sharif murder case, and has also summoned an updated progress report on the investigation, asking for details on how far the probe has reached.
During the hearing of the case, Justice Aamer Farooq remarked that it must also be clarified what constitutional steps can be taken to bring those responsible for the murder to justice.
The court questioned whether, after the 27th Amendment, the Constitutional Court still holds the authority to continue with suo motu proceedings.
The judges directed the counsels of all parties to provide assistance on this important legal point at the next hearing. The court noted that it must regulate judicial proceedings while also examining its jurisdiction, as the Constitutional Court cannot conduct any case without proper hearings. The judges further emphasized that the purpose of the proceedings must remain aligned with the objective for which the suo motu notice was taken.
During the hearing, a lawyer argued that judicial precedents exist which allow the Constitutional Court to advance suo motu action.
Subsequently, the court requested an updated investigation report and adjourned the hearing until December 17.
