The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) urged the government on Tuesdsay to refrain from taking steps that were against the law and the Constitution, and allow everyone to profess their fundamental rights as guaranteed under the Constitution. The officials stated that the raids being conducted at the residence of any political worker or citizen were totally unwarranted, against the law and the Constitution. The SCBA particularly condemned the raids on the residences of lawyers as well as their arrests. It contended that the instant Constitution Petition had been filed for the protection of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan because the instant matter relates to the issue of public importance involving fundamental rights. The Constitution petition was filed under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution.

Source: The Express Tribune May 24, 2022 22:05 UTC