ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court disposed of Capt (retd) Safdar’s petition against PPP leader and renowned lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan seeking contempt proceedings against latter.

IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard case. At outset of hearing, Chief Justice inquired if Pakistan Bar Council or any other bar had their reservation over judgments of this court, then they should let us know. Capt Safdar said media and social media gave so much coverage to Aitzaz’s remarks.

CJ Minallah inquired if anybody had doubts about impartiality of Islamabad High Court. ‘If not, then stop paying heed to someone’s irresponsible remarks, the judge said adding ‘our judgments will show whether people trust this court or not’. He remarked that court would not seek undue explanation from anyone. Counsel for petitioner told court that senior jurist, Aitzaz Ahsan uttered remarks against judiciary and institutions. Aitzaz criticised verdict of this court detailed judgment of which was yet to be released, lawyer added.

Chief Justice Minallah remarked that ‘everyday Vlogs are posted and news published against this court, but we don’t care. We should not give importance to such things. This court is known for its judgments. Everyone says whatever he wants to say. But contempt proceedings are not a solution’.

However, court chided petitioner’s lawyer for giving reference of Rana Shamim case. CJ inquired of lawyer if he had no trust in this court. On which, lawyer said that he had full trust in this court but had objection to Aitzaz’s remarks which he had uttered against state institutions.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 19 2022

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