SC recommends larger bench for judges case

 

 

ISLAMABAD: A two-member bench of the Supreme Court has sent issue of delay in judges' appointment case to the Chief Justice for constitution of a larger bench. The bench comprised of Justice Shakirullah Jan and Justice Rehmat Hussain Jaffery also issued notices to the federation, Attorney General and four provincial advocate generals for delay in appointment of judges in the apex court. Akram Sheikh Advocate, lawyer of petiioner Nadeem Ahmed Advocate in his arguments during the hearing contended that the judges should be appointed on vacancies within 30 days period and delay in it is equal to non-compliance of the court. Justice Rehmatullah Jaffery in his remarks said judges should be appointed on immediate basis according to article 181 of constitution. In his remarks, Justice Shakirullah Jan said appointment of judges in high courts is discretion of the Chief Justice. The court has adjourned hearing till February 18.