KHAN WAJID NAWAZ KHAN Versus NASIR KHALIL,
This matter concerns two petitions for leave to appeal against interim orders passed by a Division Bench of the Lahore High Court, Multan Bench, during the pendency of writ petitions arising from decisions of Election Tribunals. The Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the submissions made by the petitioners' counsel regarding the interim nature of the High Court's orders. Upon review, the Court determined that no sufficient grounds existed to warrant its interference at this interlocutory stage. Consequently, the Court declined to grant leave to appeal. However, in the interest of justice and the expeditious resolution of the underlying election disputes, the Supreme Court issued a directive requesting the High Court to dispose of the pending writ petitions during the week commencing from 16-1-1988. The judgment reinforces the principle of judicial restraint regarding interim orders in ongoing proceedings while emphasizing the necessity for timely adjudication in election-related matters.
- Does the Supreme Court interfere with interim orders passed by the High Court during the pendency of writ petitions?
- Can the Supreme Court issue directives to the High Court regarding the timeline for disposing of pending petitions?
ORDER
1. SAAD SAOOD JAN, J. --In these two petitions leave to appeal is being sought from the interim orders of a Division Bench of the Lahore High Court, Multan Bench, made during the pendency of the writ petitions arising out of the decisions of the Election Tribunals. After hearing the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners, we A do not think that any case for interference by this Court has been made out. The High Court is however requested to dispose of the petitions in the week commencing from 16-1-1988.
2. S.Q./W-16/S. Order accordingly.