IHC judge initiates contempt proceedings over case delisting

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday launched a blasphemy proceedings on a case related to a failure to arrange a meeting between the jail superintendent’s Pakistan Tehreek Justice (PTI) founder and his lawyer, Michel Yousafzai.

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, who was actually chairing the case, raised the question of removal and ordered the Judicial Deputy Registrar to submit a written reply and sought response from the Advocate General of Islamabad about the decision to present the case and move it to another bench.

The court came after the trial after the formation of a large bench under the orders issued by the Acting Chief Justice of IHC Sarfraz Dogar, which on Monday also directed more than 20 petitions to meet the rights of the founder of Pakistan Tahrik (PTI) founder Amran Khan.

Meanwhile, expressing strong reservations during the hearing, Justice Ejaz remarked: “Does the state’s support move to a major bench without a major bench. [relevant] Judge’s consent? Instead of doing so, you too will put explosives in my court and blow it up. “

During the hearing, Deputy Registrar Judicial Sultan Mahmood appeared before the court and informed that the case was explained after the direction of the IHC Chief Justice’s office.

He added that the IHCCJ has formed a major bench to hear the matter.

However, Justice Ejaz questioned whether the Chief Justice had the authority to transfer the case to another judge under the trial without his consent.

“If a highly corrupt chief justice in the future uses this power to transfer cases, will such a system not encourage corruption and corruption?” He asked.

Justice Ejaz further inquired under what law was filed for the transfer of the case.

The judge also criticized the interference in the judicial proceedings, saying such actions harm the principles of justice.

He added, “The rules of the IHC do not allow a Chief Justice to transfer the case without the approval of the presidency. What you are doing to Anna will expose the high court’s fabric.”

Justice Ejaz further remarked that if the state has decided to fight Agos, his presence in the court has no meaning.

“Should the Judge be at the mercy of the Registrar’s Office? What? [registrar’s] The office decides which judge hears a case? “He asked the question. He also warned that there was a contempt of court in the ongoing proceedings.

Deputy Registrar Judicial replied that the matter was sent to the Chief Justice’s office for guidance, which then decided to move the case to a large bench.

For this, Justice Ejaz remarked: “The big bench is working in contempt of this court proceedings.”

Mewan, Advocate Shoaib Shaheen noted that neither the state nor the jail superintendent directly affect the affected parties in this case, and raise questions about the overall fair of the matter.

Lawyer Yusufzai also raised concerns about the wider implications, saying: “If this is happening to us in the open court, one can only imagine how PTI founder and Bashar Babi is treated in jail.”

Justice Ejaz acknowledged his concerns but emphasized that the integrity of the judiciary was in danger. Prior to the next day, he observed, “Guide missiles that were instructed to you are now coming to us.”

It is noteworthy that in the previous hearing, Justice Ejaz ordered the PTI founder to be personally or through a video link, but jail authorities termed security risks as a reason for non -compliance.

As a result, a judicial commission was formed to decide whether Yusufzai was legally representing the PTI founder in any case. The next day, the jail superintendent strengthened all applications for meetings with the PTI founder and requested that they be placed in front of a large bench.

On March 17, Acting Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar approved the request and constituted a three -member bench under his leadership. Subsequently, the case of Justice Ejaz was abolished, which indicated the contempt of motto itself.