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FCC says it is not bound by Supreme Court rulings
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Pakistan
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Fusion42 · 2 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court ruled it is not bound by Supreme Court judgments but may adopt them if consistent with law. It set strict limits on review petitions, discouraging frivolous filings, and mandated security deposits with potential forfeiture.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face higher hurdles to challenge court rulings in Pakistan; frivolous appeals now risk security forfeiture and penalties. This raises the cost and risk of legal bets around judicial decisions.
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2 sources · 2 Nov 2026
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judiciaryreview-petitionscourt-procedurelegal-precedent