dated 19th September 2011 on the 1st plaintiff’s lack of standing to institute the action. 10. The plaintiffs filed two counter affidavits, dated 20111 October 2011, in opposition to the Preliminary objections raised by the 1st and 2nd defendants and by the 3rd-5th defendants respectively. 11. Both parties made written subn1issions on the issues raised in the preliminary objection and, in view of the nature of the issues canvassed, decision on the preliminary objection was deferred to be taken at final judgment stage. 12. On 28th December 2011, the Amnesty International filed an Amicus Curae brief pursuant to the inherent jurisdiction of . the Court. 13. On 17th February 2012, the plaintiff filed an application pursuant to Article 43 of the Rules to call witnesses. - 14. On 11th December 2012, the 3rd - 5th defendants filed a motion for leave to call witnesses.