Justice Mazahir Naqvi, in a recent development, has penned yet another letter to the Secretary of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), raising pivotal queries and seeking essential records for necessary clarification.
The letter from Justice Naqvi to the Secretary of the Supreme Judicial Council specifically addresses the issuance of two show cause notices by the Council, allowing a fourteen-day window for response. Within this communication, Justice Naqvi highlighted the recurring issue of the unavailability of essential records necessary for formulating a comprehensive reply to the show cause notices.
Expressing his concern over the matter, Justice Mazahir Naqvi emphasized the repeated requests made to the Council in previous correspondences to acquire the pertinent records. These records are deemed crucial to construct an informed and detailed response to the aforementioned notices.
In particular, Justice Naqvi reiterated his appeal for access to the letter sent by the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, specifically addressing complaints forwarded to Justice Sardar Tariq Masood. The significance of this correspondence is underscored as it holds vital relevance in providing context and clarity to the matter at hand.
As the correspondence unfolds, the plea for access to these essential documents remains pivotal for Justice Mazahir Naqvi in addressing the Council's notices effectively and ensuring a comprehensive and fair response.
On November 22, the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) issued a detailed show-cause notice to Supreme Court judge Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi over misconduct complaints lodged against him.
The SJC — the only forum that can inquire into the conduct of judges of the superior judiciary — by a 4-1 majority ruling directed the judge to submit a reply within 14 days in connection with 10 complaints lodged against him.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, along with three other justices, directed Justice Naqvi to submit a reply within the stipulated time. However, Justice Ijazul Ahsan dissented with the majority opinion during this pivotal decision.
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Recent deliberations within the Judicial Commission, spanning three days, saw the dismissal of a complaint against Justice Sardar Tariq Masood due to inadequate responses to crucial questions.
In the context of these proceedings, Justice Mazahir Naqvi raised objections concerning three council members, representing himself through lawyer Khawaja Haris during the commission’s sessions. Notably, there was a formal request for a stay on the ongoing proceedings, pending a constitutional petition's decision in the Supreme Court.
The show-cause notice delves into allegations related to the purported misuse of assets and powers exceeding declared income, seeking detailed records of Justice Mazahir Naqvi's properties. Moreover, Justice Mazahir Naqvi has contested the legality of the current council, asserting its illegitimacy.
