SC returns petition against Musharraf

ISLAMABAD: Application seeking registration of case against former president Pervez Musharraf under article 6 on high treason charges has been returned by Supreme Court Registrar Office with the objection that the applicant is not an affected party nor SC is proper forum in this respect. PML-N leader Syed Zafar Ali Shah filed constitutional petition through A.K Dogar advocate under article 184 (3) of the constitution making federation and former president Pervez Musharraf respondents. The petitioner, while making the verdict delivered by SC the basis for the petition, had taken the plea apex court in its July, 31 decision that held that former president Pervez Musharraf had subverted the constitution. Therefore, SC should issue orders to the federation to institute case of high treason against the former president, he said. -Online