Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Al-Faridi He held meetings Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) and Supreme Judicial Council today. These meetings are important, as they address key judicial appointments and issues related to judicial conduct.
Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) meeting.
the JCP meeting It is scheduled for 2 pm Headed by CJP Afridi. The main agenda includes discussions on Nomination of judges To the constitutional body Sindh High Court (SHC). This meeting is extremely important as it comes amid ongoing deliberations on vacancies and judicial appointments in the country’s high courts.
Supreme Judicial Council meeting
the Supreme Judicial Council Will meet earlier today at 11 am. Key participants include:
- CJP Yahya Afridi
- SC Puisne Justice Mansoor Ali Shah
- Judge Muneeb Akhtar
- Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Amir Farooq
- Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court Muhammad Hashim Kakar
The agenda includes the following:
- Discussion on the Code of Conduct for Judges: Following the amendments presented at the last meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council chaired by former Justice and Development Party (AKP) Chairman Qazi Faiz Isa, further revisions may be considered today.
- IHC Judges Message: The Supreme Judicial Council is expected to deliberate on a letter written by six judges of the Islamabad High Court, which raised concerns about interference in the judiciary. The case had previously come up before the Supreme Court, where CJP Afridi expressed strong reservations against the protest Su moto Jurisdiction in this matter.
- Complaint against a judge of the Balochistan High Court: A complaint regarding a judge of the Balochistan High Court can also be reviewed.
Opposing CJP Afridi on his notice of motion
CJP Afridi, in A Notice of violationHe had previously opposed it Su Moto Notice Related to the IHC judges’ letter. His main arguments included:
- Judicial restraint: Afridi confirmed this Self-jurisdiction Under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, it should be exercised sparingly, especially when it comes to cases requiring factual investigation.
- Independence of the supreme courtsHe warned that the intervention of the Supreme Court could undermine the independence of the Supreme Courts, which have the constitutional powers to handle their administrative and judicial functions.
- Concerns about executive interference: Afridi acknowledged the validity of concerns raised by the SC judges regarding executive interference, but said these concerns should be addressed through amendments in the law. Code of Judicial Conduct Not through Moto procedures.
The importance of meetings
- Independence of the judiciaryDiscussions about: Code of Conduct for Judges It is expected to focus on preserving the independence of the judiciary and clarifying the interaction between the judiciary and the executive authority.
- The long-awaited session: This marks the first meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council since the tenure of former CJP Issa, making it a crucial session to address outstanding issues within the judicial framework.
The outcome of today’s meetings could have a significant impact on the judicial landscape, shaping the appointment process and code of conduct for Pakistan’s senior judiciary. The legal fraternity will closely monitor these developments, given their potential repercussions on the independence and integrity of the judiciary.
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