Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- The Supreme Court of Pakistan has finally issued its detailed reasoning in the reserved seats review case on 2nd October 2025, bringing closure to a much-awaited constitutional controversy. In doing so, the Court has revisited important propositions of constitutional law which not only relate to electoral provisions but also bear upon the broader question of judicial jurisdiction while interpreting the Constitution. The decision carries profound implications for the future of electoral politics, party discipline, and the proper limits of judicial authority in Pakistan.

The allocation of reserved seats is specifically governed by the Constitution. Articles 51(6)(d) and 106(3)(c) clearly provide that seats reserved for ...