Pakistan's supreme court to hear challenges to constitutional amendment on judicial appointments

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment, seeking its annulment and a halt to the judicial commission's role in judicial appointments until a final verdict is issued. PTI's plea argues that the amendment violates the principles of judicial independence and the separation of powers enshrined in the constitution, Express News reported. The petition contends that parliament cannot alter the fundamental structure of the constitution. [ . . . ] The 26th Amendment has sparked significant debate, with a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court scheduled to hear petitions against it on January 27. The amendment, passed in October of 2024, introduced key changes to the judicial appointment process, specifically in Article 175-A. These changes were significant, especially as the amendment altered the procedure for selecting the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
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