The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), which approved amendments to the Code of Conduct for judges in its June 11 meeting, decided to allow judges of the superior courts to attend or preside over political or diplomatic functions after obtaining prior permission from the relevant chief justices. Presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya […]
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Judges May Attend Political and Diplomatic Events With Chief Justice’s Approval Under Revised Code of Conduct
The Supreme Judicial Council has approved amendments to the judges’ code of conduct, introducing changes to the rules governing judges’ participation in public events. Under the revised framework, the judges code of conduct now allows judges to attend political and diplomatic functions with prior approval from the Chief Justice. According to the amendments, the code […]
Supreme Judicial Council rejects complaints against Yahya Afridi
The Supreme Judicial Council has dismissed all five complaints filed against Yahya Afridi, according to decisions made public on Thursday. Read More: SJC reviews 23 matters in meeting chaired by CJP Afridi The complaints were reviewed during a meeting of the council held on May 14 under Article 209 of Pakistan’s Constitution. The council examined a […]
Former IHC judge to challenge dismissal before constitutional court
Former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri is set to file an appeal next week before the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), challenging his removal from office following a controversial verdict that declared his judicial appointment unlawful. Read More: President approves retirement notification of ex–IHC judge Siddiqui Sources familiar with the matter said Jahangiri’s legal team […]
IHC declares petition on Justice Jahangiri’s degree maintainable
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday declared maintainable a petition seeking verification of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s law degree and directed the judge, along with other respondents, to submit their replies within three days. Read More: Supreme Court Restores Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri The hearing was conducted by a division bench comprising IHC Chief Justice Sardar […]
SJC’s new code limits judges’ public speech to safeguard impartiality
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has amended the code of conduct for Supreme Court and high court judges, introducing new restrictions on their freedom of speech and public engagement. The SJC, which derives its authority from Article 211(8) of the Constitution, stated that the amendments are intended to preserve judicial integrity and public […]
Supreme Judicial Council Tightens Code of Conduct for Judges
ISLAMABAD — The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Saturday approved sweeping amendments to the Code of Conduct for superior court judges, banning them from public debates, political commentary, or media interaction. The meeting, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, was attended by senior judges from the Supreme Court and High Courts. The new […]
SJC bars judges from media interaction, political debate
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has amended the judges’ code of conduct, barring members of the judiciary from engaging with the media or commenting publicly on political matters. Chief Justice of Pakistan and SJC Chairman Justice Yahya Afridi chaired the meeting at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The meeting was virtually attended by Justice Syed […]
Supreme Judicial Council Sole Authority Over Judges’ Misconduct, Rules SC
The Supreme Court ruled that the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) alone can investigate judges’ misconduct. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail delivered an 11-page verdict stressing that judges cannot hold contempt proceedings against their peers. He warned that allowing such actions would create internal conflicts and weaken the judiciary’s credibility. Read more: Dar at OIC Demands Permanent […]