Supreme Court overrules reinstatement of 12 MPs
The apex court order maintains the pro-government parliament majority.
03 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
The Supreme Court has overruled the Elections Commission’s reinstatement of a dozen former ruling party lawmakers who were stripped of their seats for crossing the floor.
After reviewing its previous decision to consider the 12 seats vacant, the EC on Wednesday reversed its decision to hold by-elections, effectively clearing the way for parliament to resume with an opposition majority.
But in an order issued Wednesday night, the Supreme Court quashed the EC’s decision and declared that any parliamentary vote with the 12 MPs would be invalid and unconstitutional.
The apex court is hearing cases filed by the lawmakers contesting their removal, it noted.
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