He said, “The parliament is supreme, but the Constitution is above it. (Supreme Court) has the right to review legislation that violates the basic rights of citizens.” He added that the parliament cannot legislate against basic rights. Justice Nisar gave these remarks while hearing the media commission case in the Supreme Court (SC). Responding to questions of certain legislators regarding the top court’s interference in the lawmaking process, he said that the Constitution was above the parliament and provided such provisions to judges. He said that the apex court’s queries were intended to develop a better understanding of different perspectives and should not be perceived as the court’s interference in the legislative process.

Source: Pakistan Today February 20, 2018 18:45 UTC