(News desk)A significant development occurred during the Supreme Court’s hearing on the case related to reserved seats.
Justice Salahuddin Panhwar recused himself from the 11-member constitutional bench, effectively dissolving the bench.
The court was hearing constitutional and legal arguments regarding the allocation of reserved seats.
A reconstitution of the bench is now expected. Further proceedings in the case will be announced soon.
A major development unfolded at the Supreme Court on Friday during the hearing of the case regarding reserved seats. The 11-member constitutional bench hearing the matter was dissolved after Justice Salahuddin Panhwar recused himself.
Justice Panhwar announced his decision to step down during the court proceedings.
His recusal came in response to objections raised by senior lawyer Hamid Khan, who yesterday questioned the inclusion of judges appointed after the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
Justice Panhwar remarked that his inclusion in the bench was objected to, and he acknowledged his past association with Hamid Khan dating back to 2010. “Your objection deeply hurts me,” said Justice Panhwar. “How the objection was raised has compelled me to step aside to uphold the dignity of the court.”
Justice Panhwar further noted that lawyers Faisal Siddiqi and Salman Akram Raja had expressed full confidence in the bench.
During the proceedings, members of the bench left the courtroom. Justice Aminuddin Khan asked the participants to wait for ten minutes.
The reconstitution of the bench and further proceedings in the case are now expected in due course.
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