SC Approves Live Streaming of 26th Amendment Case proceedings
- News By : Web Desk
- 2025-10-07 10:49:44
ISLAMABAD: 07.10.2025: The Supreme Court’s eight-member Constitutional Bench has approved live streaming of proceedings on petitions challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
The amendment, passed in October 2024, limits the SC’s suo motu powers, sets a three-year term for the CJP, and allows the PM to appoint the next top judge from the three senior-most judges. It also led to the creation of the Constitutional Bench, now reviewing the legality of the amendment.
Petitions filed by bar associations, PTI, and others argued the amendment: Weakens judicial independence; Was passed without proper debate or constitutional procedure; and Changes key appointment and evaluation rules for judges.
During Tuesday’s hearing, lawyers demanded a full court and live streaming. The bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, approved streaming but reserved judgment on forming a full court. Hearing resumes Wednesday.
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