{
  "id": 7484680,
  "title": "Constitution must remain supreme, every exercise of public authority must be in its limits: FCC CJ",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/constitution-must-remain-supreme-every-exercise-of-public-authority",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T05:51:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2030083/constitution-must-remain-supreme-every-exercise-of-public-authority-must-be-in-its-limits-fcc-cj"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan emphasized the paramount importance of the Constitution and its role in governing the exercise of public authority. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Khan stated that the Constitution must remain the supreme authority and that every public action must adhere to its boundaries. He noted that the Constitution represents the \"collective will of the people\" and that institutions formed under it derive their legitimacy from it, thus being bound by its limits.\n\nKhan explained that the Federal Constitutional Court, which came into existence with the 27th Constitutional Amendment in November 2025, must operate under the principle that its fundamental philosophy is both simple and profound. He described the court's creation as a significant step in Pakistan's constitutional history.\n\nJustice Aminuddin highlighted that the Constitutional Court occupies a unique position in the administration of justice. Its role goes beyond resolving disputes between individuals; it deals with matters that impact the constitutional structure, the allocation of power, the protection of fundamental rights, and the maintenance of the constitutional order.",
  "summary": "Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan on Tuesday stressed constitutional supremacy and observed that every public exercise must be in accordance with it. “The Constitution must remain supreme and every exercise of the public authority must remain with in its constitutional boundaries,” he said while addressing an event in Islamabad. The FCC chief justice noted that the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Constitution is supreme authority, must guide public actions",
    "Federal Constitutional Court created by 27th Constitutional Amendment",
    "Court's role includes protecting fundamental rights and maintaining constitutional order"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Federal Constitutional Court's establishment solidifies the Constitution's role in governing public authority, ensuring institutions operate within its limits and upholding the collective will of the people.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Constitution must remain supreme, every exercise of public authority must be within its limits: FCC CJ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/constitution-must-remain-supreme-every-exercise-of-public-authority-7489547",
        "published": "2026-09-15T06:35:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}