Article 63-A review: SC dismisses objection raised over bench by Imran’s counsel

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an objection raised by PTI founder Imran Khan’s counsel over the bench hearing a review petition against its 2022 verdict related to the defection clause under Article 63-A of the Constitution.

Through its May 17, 2022 verdict, the SC had declared that the vote cast contrary to the parliamentary party lines under Article 63-A should not be counted.

Article 63-A aims to restrict the voting powers of lawmakers by making them bound to the decision of the “Party Head” ...