Islamabad-(Mudassar Iqbal)-Justice Muneeb Akhtar has raised significant constitutional concerns regarding the formation of the bench for the Article 63-A revision case. In a letter, he clarified that his absence from the bench should not be misinterpreted as a refusal to hear the case .
His concerns revolve around the bench’s formation under the Judges Committee Amendment Ordinance of September 23. Specifically, he questioned Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa’s role in heading the bench, despite previously suggesting a senior judge should lead it.
Key Concerns:
– Chief Justice’s Role: Justice Akhtar wondered why Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa took charge of the bench without explaining the reasons .
– Ad Hoc Judge: He argued that including Justice Mazhar Alam Mian Khel violates Article 182 of the Constitution.
– Constitutional Provisions: Justice Akhtar emphasized that Justice Mazhar Alam’s current inclusion contradicts constitutional provisions related to ad hoc judges .
Despite his concerns, Justice Akhtar expressed his willingness to hear the case, requesting that his letter be added to the official file and his absence not be misinterpreted . The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing until the next day, with Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa hoping Justice Muneeb Akhtar will rejoin the bench
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