The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed a petition challenging the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. During the hearing, SHC Chief Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui questioned the grounds for judicial intervention, as the amendment has not yet been enacted.
The petition, submitted by a group of lawyers, argued that the amendment could threaten public rights and judicial independence. However, Chief Justice Siddiqui emphasized that the Assembly, representing 240 million people, is responsible for debating such issues. He added that the legality of the amendment cannot be assessed until it is passed.
The petitioners’ counsel suggested that the amendment should be reviewed by Bar Councils and Associations before approval. The Chief Justice, however, dismissed this reasoning, questioning under which law such a review would be required.
The court also rejected the request to prevent the federal cabinet from approving the amendment draft, noting that the SHC cannot override the Supreme Court’s decisions on these matters. Concluding that the case lacked merit, the SHC dismissed the petition, allowing the amendment process to proceed.
