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Supreme Court Registrar Rejects IHC Judges’ Petitions Challenging CJ Powers
Supreme Court Registrar’s Office rejects constitutional petitions of 5 IHC judges, citing lack of public interest and personal grudge basis. Objections raised under Article 184(3).
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-09-22
Supreme Court Registrar Rejects IHC Judges’ Petitions Challenging CJ Powers

The Supreme Court Registrar’s Office has returned constitutional petitions filed by five sitting judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), raising strong objections to their maintainability.

According to sources, the Registrar’s Office ruled that the petitions failed to identify any issue of public interest or demonstrate which fundamental rights had been infringed, both of which are mandatory requirements for invoking Article 184(3) of the Constitution.

The Registrar’s Office further observed that the petitions appeared to be motivated by “personal grudge,” adding that under the precedent set in Zulfiqar Mehdi vs. PIA, petitions filed on such grounds are not maintainable.

Additionally, the Office noted that the petitions were incomplete, lacking several key components, including clarity on the parties involved and proper notice explanations.

The petitions had been filed by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri, Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq, and Justice Saman Rifat Imtiaz, all sitting judges of the IHC. They challenged the powers exercised by Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar.

The rejection of these petitions marks a significant development in the ongoing judicial rift, raising questions about internal accountability, judicial independence, and the constitutional scope of Article 184(3).

Legal experts say the matter could escalate further if the petitioners decide to re-file with corrections or challenge the Registrar’s decision before a Supreme Court bench.
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