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Supreme Court Removes Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas Over Scheduling Error
Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas removed after a scheduling error misused Supreme Court resources. Further investigation ordered.
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by News Desk
2025-01-21
Supreme Court Removes Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas Over Scheduling Error

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced the removal of Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas from his position. This action was taken following a serious scheduling error that disrupted court proceedings and wasted resources.

Details of the Incident

According to the Supreme Court’s announcement, Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas mistakenly scheduled a case designated for the Constitutional Bench before the Regular Bench. This procedural error led to inefficiencies and a waste of time for the Supreme Court and the involved parties.

The Registrar Supreme Court has been directed to investigate the matter thoroughly. The announcement also clarified that the Registrar appeared before the court in place of Nazar Abbas, who is currently on sick leave.

Court Proceedings

A two-member bench, headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Aqeel Abbasi, heard the contempt of court proceedings against the Additional Registrar Judicial. During the hearing, the court inquired why the case regarding the powers of the benches was not scheduled in accordance with court orders.

The court also appointed senior lawyers Munir A. Malik and Hamid Khan as judicial assistants and directed the Attorney General to provide assistance.

Registrar’s Assurance

During the proceedings, the Registrar Supreme Court assured the bench that there was no malice involved in the scheduling error. He explained that the Additional Registrar Judicial acted in line with the directives of the Regular Benches Committee, suggesting the error was unintentional.

Impact and Future Actions

This incident underscores the critical importance of procedural accuracy in the judicial system. The Supreme Court emphasized that such mistakes compromise the efficiency of judicial operations and stressed the need for accountability. The Registrar's investigation is expected to ensure that measures are put in place to prevent similar errors in the future.

Conclusion

The removal of Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas reflects the Supreme Court’s commitment to maintaining procedural integrity. As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to address any systemic issues that contributed to the error while ensuring that judicial processes are upheld to the highest standards.
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