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The court ordered the submission of additional evidence in the case of “Pitha” holding ITV shares – amending Section 112.

The Constitutional Court orders those involved in the "Pitha" case to hold ITV shares. and the Progressive Party proposes a policy to amend Section 112 to overthrow the government. Submit additional evidence within 15 days.

The Office of the Constitutional Court informed that the Constitutional Court has held discussions. To lead to a decision in the case at the Election Commission Ask the Constitutional Court to decide in accordance with Section 82 of the Constitution that Mr. Pitha's membership in the House of Representatives Limcharoenrat Has it ended according to Section 101 (6) of the Constitution in conjunction with Section 98(3) or not? In the case of having a name as a shareholder in ITV Public Company Limited that operates a newspaper or any mass media. On the day of applying for election List of MPs and the case of Mr. Teerayut Suwankasorn, former lawyer of Phra Phuttha Isara Ask the Constitutional Court to decide according to Section 49 of the Constitution that Mr. Pitha's actions Progressive party leader Respondent No. 1 and the Move Forward Party Respondent No. 2 who proposed the draft Act to amend the Criminal Code (No.…) B.E. ... to repeal Section 112 of the Criminal Code by using it as election campaign policy. And is it still continuing to be an exercise of rights or freedoms to overthrow the democratic regime of government with the King as Head of State according to Section 49, paragraph one of the Constitution? and later the two respondents Submit an explanation to correct the allegation Along with an account of witnesses dated 26 September 2023.

In both cases, the court saw that for the benefit of consideration, relevant persons and agencies should prepare opinions and submit documentary evidence as required by the Constitutional Court to submit to the Constitutional Court within 15 days from the date of receipt of the letter.

Source: Thai News Agency