The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court has issued notices to the federal government and other relevant parties in the student union restoration case, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.
A six-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, conducted the hearing on the matter Monday. During the session, several justices expressed their views on the influence of politics within educational institutions.
Justice Jamal Mandokhail observed, "Politics has infiltrated bar elections, and political parties have created their wings in educational institutions."
Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar noted, "In Karachi University, political parties have active wings," and Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi added, "Student unions in Karachi University led to violence, which resulted in Rangers being stationed there for 35 years."
Justice Rizvi further recalled that a former prime minister was once abducted from Punjab University but later rescued by students.
Justice Mazhar emphasised, "The purpose of student unions is not politics but the welfare of students," while Justice Musarrat Hilali remarked, "Let the children study; why are we involving them in politics? The political culture in our country is aggressive."
Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan concluded, "Student unions are nurseries where future leaders are nurtured to eventually take charge of the country."
The court then issued notices to the federal government and other stakeholders and adjourned the hearing indefinitely.
Reporter Amanat Gishkori