SC order today gives a fascinating, albeit troubling, insight into the judges’ worldview:
1. Order says if Punjab can open malls, why not Sindh?
This, as well as previous orders in the case that specially target Sindh Govt, says a lot about how judges see provincial autonomy
1. Order says if Punjab can open malls, why not Sindh?
This, as well as previous orders in the case that specially target Sindh Govt, says a lot about how judges see provincial autonomy
2. Court warns that closing businesses would scare entrepreneurs, causing them to move to more “safe and profitable” destinations
A very clear indication of where the judges stand on state intervention in private businesses, including for reasons such as public health
A very clear indication of where the judges stand on state intervention in private businesses, including for reasons such as public health
3. Court questions why so much money is being spent in responding to #Covid_19, which is apparently “not a pandemic in Pakistan” and Pakistan is not...seriously affected by it”
What does one say to this - shows the most unfortunate combination of populism and ignorance
What does one say to this - shows the most unfortunate combination of populism and ignorance
Finally, Court says it “expects” Govt not make the country dysfunctional or put all its resources to respond to this one disease
If taking suo motu notice here wasn’t a clear enough indication, this shows where the judges stand on Qs of separation of powers, judicial restraint
If taking suo motu notice here wasn’t a clear enough indication, this shows where the judges stand on Qs of separation of powers, judicial restraint
