The Supreme Court on Tuesday by a majority 3:2 decision held that defecting lawmakers’ votes could not be counted. The SC announced its opinion on the presidential reference seeking interpretation of Article 63-A. Political parties are an integral aspect of the bedrock on which our democracy rests. The order stated that Article 63-A should not need to be invoked at all; its mere existence, a brooding presence, should be enough. Article 63-A should therefore be given that interpretation and application accord with and is aligned as closely as possible to, the ideal situation.

Source: The Express Tribune May 18, 2022 19:12 UTC