27th Constitutional Amendment Challenged in Lahore High Court
Lahore (Faiz.tv News Desk) — The recently passed 27th Constitutional Amendment has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC), with the petitioner arguing that several provisions of the amendment may undermine provincial autonomy and disrupt Pakistan’s constitutional balance.
The petition, filed by a constitutional lawyer, calls for the court to review the amendment before it proceeds to full implementation.
Petitioner Raises Concerns on Provincial Powers
According to the petition, the 27th Amendment allegedly affects:
- Existing provincial authority guaranteed under the Constitution.
- Distribution of administrative powers between the federation and provinces.
- Legislative independence of provincial assemblies.
The petitioner claims that these changes conflict with the spirit of federalism as established by earlier amendments, particularly the 18th Amendment.
“The amendments may tilt the balance of power away from the provinces, and this requires urgent judicial scrutiny,”
the petition states.
LHC Issues Initial Notices
A division bench of the Lahore High Court has taken up the petition and issued initial notices to the federal government, seeking a formal response.
Legal experts say the case could have far-reaching implications, especially as the amendment is still under debate in the National Assembly.
The court is expected to examine whether the amendment adheres to constitutional safeguards protecting provincial rights.
Background: Debate Over the 27th Amendment
The 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, recently approved with additional changes in the Senate, aims to revise provincial representation and streamline administrative jurisdictions.
The amendment has drawn mixed reactions from legal scholars, provincial leaders, and political parties.
Several critics have warned that some clauses may centralize power at the federal level, while supporters say the revision seeks to bring clarity and efficiency to governance.
Conclusion
With the 27th Amendment now under judicial scrutiny, the Lahore High Court’s decision is likely to play a key role in shaping the future of Pakistan’s constitutional and provincial framework.
More hearings are expected in the coming weeks as the federal government prepares its formal reply.
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