GOHAR ALI KHAN vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN art — 2024 PLD 288 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2024 PLD 288 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2024
Reporter: PLD
Parties: GOHAR ALI KHAN vs FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN art

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Judgment text as reported

GOHAR ALI KHAN VS FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN art. 218(3)---Election Commission of Pakistan ('ECP'), duties of---Level playing field for all political parties, importance of---ECP plays a crucial role in the democratic process, especially in conducting elections----Under article 218(3) of the Constitution, ECP enjoys the constitutional responsibility to conduct elections honestly, justly, fairly and in accordance with law and to guard against corrupt practices---While under article 220 of the Constitution all the executive authorities in the country shall assist the ECP in the discharge of its functions----ECP is to ensure that elections are conducted in accordance with the democratic principles and that elections are free from undue influence, coercion, and corruption---ECP is also to ensure that all political parties and candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in the election process---Importance of free and fair elections, and maintaining a level playing field during elections, cannot be overstated---Free and fair elections provide legitimacy to the elected government and maintain the trust of the public in the democratic process---Level playing field is essential for the healthy competition, ensuring that elections are a true reflection of the people's choice, rather than the result of manipulation or coercion---Organizing free and fair elections is more important than the results itself.

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