CJP Isa Convenes Meeting Regarding IHC Judges’ Letter
Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has called for a full court meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday to address concerns raised by Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges regarding alleged interference from intelligence agencies in judicial matters.
The meeting is set to begin shortly following the submission of a letter to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) by six IHC judges, including Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Saman Raffat Imtiaz. The letter highlights instances of interference and intimidation by intelligence agencies.
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These senior judges emphasize the importance of adhering to judicial conventions to address the issue and uphold the independence of the judiciary. The letter cites examples such as the abduction of a judge’s relative by individuals claiming to be intelligence personnel and the illegal surveillance of judges’ residences.
The IHC judges stress the necessity of safeguarding judicial independence and ensuring that judges remain unaffected by external influences. They recount specific incidents, including disagreements among bench members and intimidation faced by district court judges, including threats and acts of intimidation.
