The Islamabad High Court has issued a four-page written judgment by a three-member larger bench led by the chief justice on a petition against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s protest.
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 14th Sep, 2026) The Islamabad High Court has issued a four-page written judgment by a three-member larger bench led by the chief justice on a petition against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s September 27 protest.
The court ruled that no political party, political leader or provincial government has the legal authority to block Islamabad’s roads. It said that even a person holding public office cannot occupy Islamabad’s roads, highways or entry and exit routes.
No political party or leader has the authority to occupy Islamabad’s interchanges or toll plazas, the court observed.
The court said obstructing routes leading to Islamabad violates citizens’ fundamental rights.
Citizens’ freedom of movement cannot be affected through any march, procession or rally. The written judgment stated that disruptions to trade and business in Islamabad cannot be allowed, and access to educational institutions must not be affected because of a protest or march.
The Islamabad High Court further ruled that disrupting access to medical facilities also constitutes a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights.
Provincial governments must ensure that government resources are not used for any march or rally coming to Islamabad.
