CJP summons SJC meeting on Feb 29

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Monday summoned a meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on February 29 to consider the complaints of misconduct against former apex court judge Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi.

Mazahir Naqvi is probably the only judge who is facing proceedings of misconduct after his resignation.

Last week, an SC larger bench by a majority of 4 to 1 held that the proceedings, which had already been initiated by the SJC against a judge, shall not abate on his resignation or retirement.

“It is the prerogative of the SJC to proceed with the matter accordingly,” read the order.

In view of the SJC order, the proceedings of misconduct against Naqvi will be valid.

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