Supreme Court Suspends IHC Order Barring Justice Jahangiri from Judicial Work
ISLAMABAD — The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily suspended the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) interim order that had barred Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri from performing judicial duties, after the judge challenged the restriction in court.
During the hearing, senior lawyer Muneer A. Malik argued that the order against Justice Jahangiri ignored the law and fell short of justice. He highlighted that this was the first time a two-member high court bench had prevented one of its own judges from carrying out judicial work.
Justice Jahangiri, who was present in court, told the bench, “I will go today and hear cases.”
Several bar councils, including the Islamabad Bar Council and District Bar, expressed interest in joining the proceedings.
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail emphasized that the Supreme Court was only reviewing the High Court’s interim order, noting that the court had previously ruled that a sitting judge cannot be barred from judicial work. He added that the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is scheduled to meet on October 18 to address the matter.
Justice Shahid Bilal raised concerns about the petition filed against Justice Jahangiri, questioning how it had been numbered by the registrar’s office despite objections.
After hearing initial arguments, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Attorney General’s Office and petitioner Mian Dawood and suspended the IHC order. The constitutional bench adjourned the hearing until tomorrow.
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