Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 9,10A,14(1),15,18,25A,184(3)

Law: Elections Act, 2017

Section: 212,211

Law: Elections Rules, 2017

Section: R.161(2)

Law: Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016

Section: 11,12

Constitution of Pakistan, 1973-- ----Art. 184(3)--Jurisdiction--Jurisdiction under Article 184(3) may be invoked by Supreme Court if two preconditions are met--Firstly, matter must be one of public importance and, secondly, it must pertain to enforcement of any of Fundamental Rights. Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (XL of 2016)-- ----Ss. 11 & 12--The preparation and dissemination of hate speech and terrorism through electronic means is a serious offence under Section 11 and 12 of this Act respectively. Election Act, 2017 (XXXIII of 2017)-- ----S. 211--Election Rules, 2017, R. 161(2)--Nomination papers of candidates--Declaration by candidates in nomination Form--This declaration used to state, "I solemnly swear ," but words were substituted, in Elections Act, 2017 with, "I believe,"--Due to change in wording of declaration there were widespread protests--Government decided to undo change made to wording of declaration and revert law to its original position-- Parliament had resolved misgivings with regard to language of declaration however, Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan ("TLP"), a recently formed political party, continued to protest and its supporters occupied a road junction--TLP demanded resignation of government itself-- leaders of dharna intimidated, hurled threats, abused, provoked and promoted hatred--media provided unabated coverage to TLP--Protestors had converged on major roads and highways, they pelted stones, damaged and burnt vehicles and properties--Ambulances, doctors, paramedic staff and other organizations providing emergency services, including those of firefighters, Bomb Disposal and Rescue were prevented from rendering emergency assistance--Preventing sick from reaching doctors and hospitals infringes their right to life (guaranteed under Article 9 of Constitution), their right to freedom of movement (guaranteed by Article 15 of Constitution), When students cannot attend schools and educational institutions their right to education (guaranteed under Article 25-A of Constitution)--When litigants' access to Courts is blocked their right to fair trial and due process (guaranteed by Article 10-A of Constitution) requires…

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