ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Justice Mazahir Ali Akbar Naqvi on Wednesday tendered his resignation to the President, citing the decision as a result of the challenging circumstances surrounding his position.
Justice Naqvi expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve in both the Lahore High Court and the Supreme Court but stated that continuing his duties under the current conditions had become “untenable”.
The resignation, once approved by the President, will leave two vacancies in the Supreme Court vacant.
It is noteworthy that a reference against Justice Mazahir Naqvi is awaiting consideration by the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). Recently, a 3-member Supreme Court bench dismissed a request for an injunction on the council’s proceedings.
Justice Naqvi had previously submitted a detailed response to the show cause issued by the Supreme Judicial Council, denying the allegations against him. He emphasized that while the council can receive information, it lacks the authority to act on any complaint against a judge.
In his comprehensive reply, Justice Naqvi had argued that the council’s orders were in violation of established rules, contending that individuals providing information to the council should not play a role in the proceedings as per the rules.
