Constitutional Court, The Constitutional Court considers the case of “Pitha” holding shares in the media – Moving forward, proposes a policy to amend Section 112 tomorrow (15 Nov.), has not yet made a decision.

Reporters reported that on November 15, the Constitutional Court held its regular weekly meeting. The interesting agenda is to schedule a hearing on the case where the Election Commission (EC) asks the Constitutional Court to rule in accordance with Article 82 of the Constitution that Mr. Pitha’s membership of the House of Representatives Lim Charoenrat, MP from the Kao Klai Party list terminated according to the Constitution, Section 101 (6) together with Section 98 (3) or not? From the case of being a shareholder in ITV Public Company Limited. In this case, the Constitutional Court ordered to accept the petition on July 19, 2023 and Mr. Pitha Phu The complainant submitted an extension of the time period for submitting explanations to answer the allegations, 2 times, 30 days each, which the Constitutional Court allowed following Mr. Pitha’s request to submit explanations to answer the allegations. The Constitutional Court has conducted proceedings 11 times, calling on 12 persons and related agencies to provide opinions and submit documentary evidence.

Including the case of Mr. Teerayut Suwankasorn, former lawyer of Phra Phuttha Isara. Submit a request to the Constitutional Court for consideration and decision. According to Section 49 of the Constitution, Mr. Pitha’s actions Limcharoenrat The leader of the party advanced at that time. As the first respondent and the Move Forward Party As the second respondent who proposed the draft bill Amending the Criminal Code (No..) B.E. … to repeal Section 112 of the Criminal Code, using it as a policy for campaigning for elections and continuing to do so. It is the use of rights or freedoms to overthrow the democratic regime of government with the King as Head of State. Is it in accordance with Section 49, paragraph one of the Constitution? In this case, the Constitutional Court ordered to accept the petition on July 12, 2023 and has proceeded with the process of collecting evidence 37 times, and both respondents submitted requests to amend the dated list of witnesses. on October 9, 2023 and the first additional witness statement dated October 18, 2023

Reporters reported that Tomorrow’s meeting (15 Nov.) is a meeting to lay down guidelines and criteria for the trial only. There has not yet been an appointment to vote or decide on the case. As for whether additional documents or witnesses will be called or there will be a hearing on the bench to support the trial or not. It depends on the discretion of the Constitutional Court judges whether the documents and information previously received are complete or not.

Source: Thai News Agency