ISLAMABAD – Judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have filed a petition challenging the hearing of their intra-court appeal in the Federal Constitutional Court. The petition, submitted by four IHC judges, seeks that the matter be referred back to the Supreme Court. The judges contended that the transfer of their appeal was based on […]
Separation of Powers
SHC issues notices over petitions challenging 27th amendment
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday issued notices to the ministries of law and justice and parliamentary affairs on two identical petitions challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The petitioners — both practicing lawyers — have argued that the amendment undermines the separation of powers, judicial independence and the rule of law. Read More: […]
Supreme court to review 27th Amendment in full court session
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has summoned a full court to review the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The meeting will take place before Friday prayers. The decision follows letters from three senior Supreme Court judges urging a detailed review of the amendment clause by clause. Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, in his letter, said the amendment could disrupt […]