‎Supreme Court upholds president’s power to declare state of emergency ‎ ‎The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the constitutional authority of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to avert a breakdown of law and order or prevent chaos. ‎ ‎In a split decision of six to one, the apex court ruled that the President is empowered under the Constitution to proclaim a state of emergency and, during such a period, may suspend elected officials, provided the suspension is temporary. ‎ ‎Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Mohammed Idris held that Section...