IHC directs authorities not to allow PTI hold Islamabad march in violation of peaceful assembly law

The Islamabad High Court has directed the authorities concerned not to allow the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold its “do-or-die” protest in the federal capital in violation of the newly enacted peaceful assembly law.

The Islamabad High Court issued the decision on the request of traders against the 24th November protest of PTI.

The court in its decision said that the administration should take all measures in accordance with the law to maintain peace.

It is the responsibility of the administration not to allow violations of the law, to ensure that there is no disruption in the business life of the citizens, the court observed.

It has been said in the court decision that Public Order 2024 is the prevailing law for allowing sit-in, protest, rally etc.

The Islamabad administration should not allow dharna, rally or protest against the prevailing law. The court ordered the Home Secretary to form a committee under the chairmanship of the Home Minister or a concerned person.

The court further remarked that Chief Commissioner Islamabad should also be included in the committee.

The IHC ordered that the committee inform the PTI leadership of the sensitivity of the visit of the president of Belarus.

It should be noted that a petition was filed against the PTI protest on behalf of the business leaders.

An urgent hearing was held in the court of Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Amir Farooq.