Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s top court rules that 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan are protected under the constitution. The court holds that the seats cannot be abolished without a constitutional amendment, rejecting efforts to remove or reduce the refugee quotas. By confirming the legal status of the reserved seats, the decision clears the way for the scheduled electoral process to proceed with those seats included. The ruling is presented as a factor affecting the structure of the upcoming legislative elections in the region, ensuring that refugee representation remains part of the election framework. The court’s decision is therefore described as both a constitutional interpretation and a procedural step that helps prevent changes to the refugee seat allocation from disrupting election preparations. Overall reporting indicates the court’s judgment directly addresses a dispute over whether reserved refugee seats could be removed through ordinary legal or administrative action, concluding that only a formal constitutional amendment could do so.