{"id":76619,"date":"2024-03-29T02:40:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T02:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/scba-ihcba-demand-transparent-inquiry-into-6-judges-allegations-pakistan-observer\/"},"modified":"2024-03-29T02:40:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T02:40:05","slug":"scba-ihcba-demand-transparent-inquiry-into-6-judges-allegations-pakistan-observer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/scba-ihcba-demand-transparent-inquiry-into-6-judges-allegations-pakistan-observer\/","title":{"rendered":"SCBA, IHCBA demand transparent inquiry into 6 judges\u2019 allegations – Pakistan Observer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Zubair Qureshi<\/pre>\n
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The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA), two premier representative bodies of the lawyers of higher judiciary, have called for a thorough probe into allegations made by 6 Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges against interference in judicial affairs by the country\u2019s intelligence agencies.<\/p>\n
They have termed the allegations quite serious and perturbing and required \u201cserious actions by the judiciary as an institution.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a press release, SCBA President ShahzadShaukat took \u201cserious exception to the undue interference\u201d claimed by the judges.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuch issues should be addressed in a befitting manner and any apprehensions\/ misgivings which might be in the minds of honorable judges should be adequately addressed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The PR further declared \u201cunequivocally that bar associations, particularly the SCBA, will not tolerate any incidents aimed at undermining the independence, integrity, authority and functioning of judicial institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
In an open letter, SCBA Additional Secretary SardarShahbaz Ali Khosa urged CJP Isa to take suomotu notice of the matter under Article 184(3) of the Constitution and conduct a \u201cthorough and transparent (live) hearing\u201d of the case.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted a \u201crecent crackdown on journalists and media outlets who have reported on these alleged interferences\u201d and urged CJP Isa to summon prominent journalists across Pakistan to detail the \u201cextent of interference and coercion that the free press is being meted to on an everyday basis.\u201d<\/p>\n
The SCBA official further called for a meeting of the SJC to be convened on the issue and \u201cnot only ascertain the way forward but also fix responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The IHC Bar Association (IHCBA) has also demanded that the CJP should hold a \u201ctransparent inquiry\u201d into the matter and that legal action be taken against those involved. In a press release, the association said its cabinet held an emergency meeting.<\/p>\n
The lawyers\u2019 body \u201cstrongly condemned the interference of one institution into the matters of another institution\u201d.<\/p>\n
It further demanded that the \u201cjudiciary ensure independent decisions according to the law and the Constitution without fear or danger\u201d.<\/p>\n
It also commended the six IHC judges for their \u201ccourage and bravery.\u201d The high court lawyers\u2019 representative body said if needed it would prove to be a vanguard for the judiciary\u2019s independence and \u201cwould take every step needed for the supremacy of the Constitution and the law.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Zubair Qureshi \u00a0 The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA), two premier representative bodies of the lawyers of higher judiciary, have called for a thorough probe into allegations made by 6 Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges against interference in judicial affairs by the country\u2019s intelligence agencies. 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