Pakistan's Supreme Court rejects petition for 50% vote threshold to win elections, deeming it "frivolous."

On November 18, 2024, Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking to declare candidates who secure more than 50% of votes as winners in elections. The seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, deemed the petition "frivolous" and fined the petitioner Rs20,000. Judges questioned the constitutional basis for such a requirement, emphasizing that election outcomes depend on votes cast.

November 18, 2024
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