- Tarar makes it clear the May 9 cases are not within the domain of parliamentary discussion
ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, referring to the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, emphasized that individuals convicted in criminal cases should seek relief through the courts.
Speaking during the ongoing National Assembly session, Azam Nazeer Tarar made it clear that the May 9 cases are not within the domain of parliamentary discussion.
He stated that instead of using the National Assembly as a platform to contest judicial decisions, the convicted parties should seek legal relief from courts.
“Those who have been convicted should file appeals in the appropriate courts,” he said, adding that the Election Commission’s decisions must also be challenged through legal channels rather than debated in the House.
The Law Minister also pointed out that the Criminal Law Amendment Bill has been pending for seven months due to lack of consensus.
“No one is willing to sit and deliberate on the bill, which could benefit both politicians and ordinary citizens,” he noted.
Tarar reiterated that discussing sub judice matters or court verdicts in the National Assembly is a violation of the Constitution.
“We believe in the supremacy of law, and no individual is above it,” he asserted.
Responding to criticism regarding recent convictions of political figures, the minister maintained that all sentences were handed down in accordance with the law.
He assured that the convictions are not politically motivated and based on due legal process.
Tarar called upon opposition lawmakers to participate constructively in legislative work instead of politicising criminal convictions.
