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Senior Supreme Court Judges Urge Chief Justice to Form Full Court for 26th Constitutional Amendment Case
Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Muneeb Akhtar call on Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to convene a full court bench for the 26th Amendment case. They emphasize adherence to the October 31 committee decision.
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by News Desk
2024-11-05
Senior Supreme Court Judges Urge Chief Justice to Form Full Court for 26th Constitutional Amendment Case

Supreme Court Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Muneeb Akhtar have formally requested Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to form a full court bench to hear petitions concerning the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The two senior judges, who are integral members of the Supreme Court’s Practice and Procedure Committee, communicated this request through an official letter addressed to the Chief Justice.

 

According to a report by Geo News, the letter emphasized the decision made during an October 31 committee meeting, where it was resolved to bring the 26th Amendment case before the full court. Justices Shah and Akhtar highlighted that despite this committee decision, no cause list had been issued for the hearing. They reiterated that, as per the committee’s resolution, the case was to be heard by the full court on November 4.

 

The 26th Amendment case is a significant legal matter, as it carries profound implications for Pakistan’s constitutional framework. The amendment involves crucial legislative changes, warranting comprehensive judicial review and deliberation. Justice Shah and Justice Akhtar’s letter calls on the Chief Justice to prioritize transparency and adherence to the committee’s directives by issuing the cause list for the full court’s hearing in the upcoming week.

 

Furthermore, the two judges recommended that the minutes of the October 31 committee meeting be made publicly available on the Supreme Court’s website, a move they believe would foster transparency in judicial proceedings. The letter reflects a commitment among senior judiciary members to uphold procedural integrity and ensure an inclusive judicial review of constitutional matters that could impact Pakistan’s democratic foundations.

 

The judges’ letter underscores the importance of a full court bench in deliberating on matters of constitutional amendments, setting a precedent for transparency and collective judicial review. Legal experts are closely monitoring this development, as it signals a collaborative push within the judiciary for rigorous scrutiny of legislative changes. Observers also note that the judiciary’s response to this request may influence public confidence in judicial independence and transparency.
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