Pakistan’s Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision on August 11, invalidated the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023, deeming it unconstitutional. The law, enacted to facilitate the review process of Supreme Court judgements, was challenged by multiple petitions. The ruling dampens hopes for former premier Nawaz Sharif to contest his lifetime disqualification from holding public office. The verdict underscores that ordinary legislation cannot alter the scope of the Supreme Court’s powers, emphasizing the need for constitutional amendments for such changes.