Justice Musarat Hilali, a member of the Constitutional Bench, remarked on the request to challenge the appointment of former Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa as the Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court that “Do not get personal in the cases, Justice Qazi has now retired, leave the Qazi.” Sahib’s life.’ Thereafter, the Constitution Bench dismissed the revision petition of the petitioner lawyer Riyaz Hanif.
The Supreme Court On the first day of the Constitution Bench today, a six-member bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, 18 Cases Hearings out of which 15 were dismissed as ineffective.
A total of Rs 60,000 fines were imposed on the petitioners for baseless litigation while three cases were adjourned by the Constitution Bench.
After the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the Constitutional Bench heard the cases on Thursday. Along with Justice Aminuddin Khan, other judges on the bench include Justice Jamal Mandukhel, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Musrat Hilali. Justice Ayesha Malik was not part of the bench today.
All on measures taken against environmental pollution The provinces Request report from
The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court sought a report from the provinces on all the measures taken till now related to environmental pollution since 1993. Justice Jamal Mandukhel remarked that ‘Look what has happened in Punjab and Islamabad.’ The additional attorney general said that ‘in the present circumstances, the importance of this case has increased.’
Justice Naeem Afghan said that this case has been going on since 1993, Lahore city has spread from Wagah border to Sheikhupura on one side, DHA and other societies are being built on agricultural lands, which are affected by the earthquake. I don’t want high-rise buildings to be built there, how are we treating future generations, promote flat culture, it is not necessary to build 6-6 kanal bungalows.’
Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked that ‘according to the report of the Environmental Agency of Islamabad, everything is good, according to the report of the year 2021, all the steel mills are following the SOPs. Is this case to be heard? Institutions will work only if the court keeps asking for reports. Why could not the Chairman of Environmental Change Authority be appointed? The authority will be active only when the chairman is appointed.
Justice Jamal Mandukhel remarked that ‘Also pay attention to the fact that pollution is spreading due to the adulteration of petrol, pollution is also among the diseases affecting the country, there is a need to know the cause of the disease and treatment.’
Justice Aminuddin Khan said that ‘only paperwork will not work, take practical steps, if detailed reports come in the next hearing, the case will be settled.’ The court adjourned the hearing for three weeks on the request of the Additional Attorney General.
Case of appointment of Qazi Faiz Isa as Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court
The appointment of Qazi Faiz Isa as the Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court was challenged by petitioner Riaz Hanif Rahi. A six-member constitution bench headed by Justice Aminuddin heard the case. The Constitution Bench dismissed the revision petition filed against Qazi Faiz Isa.
Justice Jamal Mandukhel remarked that ‘this is a review application, on such an application I will request the head of the bench to refer the matter to the Pakistan Bar Council, the case cannot be reopened. Do you want to reopen the case?’
Petitioner lawyer Riyaz Hanif told the court that the Supreme Court heard the Bhutto case after 40 years. I am telling the facts to the court, I don’t have the record but the record can be called from Balochistan. The appointment of Qazi Faiz Isa did not include the consultation of the Chief Minister at that time.
On behalf of the petitioner, Justice Aminuddin said, ‘Why are you not answering the questions that the court is asking you? Tell the law how consultation with the Chief Minister is necessary?’ Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar said to the petitioner on this occasion, ‘Why are you getting angry? Listen to the court.’
Justice Musrat Hilali remarked that ‘Don’t get personal in the cases, Justice Qazi has now retired, leave Qazi Sahib’s life.’ Thereafter, the Constitution Bench dismissed the revision petition of the petitioner lawyer Riyaz Hanif.
Three applications dismissed with a fine of 60,000
The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed the petition against foreign assets and bank accounts with a fine of 20,000.
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Justice Mandukhel remarked that it is the Parliament’s job to legislate. How Election Commission can legislate on foreign account assets.’ Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar said that ‘the petitioner has not made any legal point in the petition.’
Petitioner Mushtaq Awan told the court that ‘I am of the opinion that contesting elections on foreign assets or bank accounts should not be allowed.’ Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar replied that it is the work of Parliament to legislate on this issue. Whose foreign assets or bank accounts have not been mentioned?’
Justice Aminuddin Khan rejected the request and said that ‘the petitioner should approach the elected representative of his constituency for legislation on the matter.’
The petition to ban the marriages of Pakistanis with foreign women was also dismissed while the court imposed a fine of 20 thousand rupees on the petitioner. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked that if such requests are allowed, there will also be requests to stop marriages.
The petition against the legislation during the PDM regime was also dismissed by the constitution bench with a fine of Rs 20,000. Justice Jamal Khan Mandukhel remarked that ’60 thousand cases are pending due to such cases.’
The Constitution Bench rejected the plea to reschedule the 2024 general elections
The Constitution Bench dismissed the petition to reschedule the general elections as ineffective. The Attorney General told the court that ‘Now that the elections have taken place, this application has become ineffective.’ Justice Jamal Khan Mandukhel remarked that ‘lawyers did not come, they should be fined heavily.’
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**Interview with Justice Musrat Hilali on Recent Supreme Court Proceedings**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Justice Hilali. Thank you for joining us today. We’ve seen some significant developments in the Supreme Court recently regarding the case against the appointment of former Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa. Can you provide some insights into the court’s decision?
**Justice Musrat Hilali:** Thank you for having me. Yes, the Constitution Bench addressed the petition regarding Justice Qazi Faiz Isa’s appointment as Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court. It was important for us to acknowledge that personal matters should not cloud the judiciary’s functions. Justice Isa has retired; it was crucial to respect his service and not get personal in ongoing discussions.
**Interviewer:** The petitioner, Riyaz Hanif, highlighted the lack of consultation with the Chief Minister at the time of Justice Isa’s appointment. How did the Bench respond to this?
**Justice Musrat Hilali:** The Bench raised pertinent questions regarding the necessity of such consultations. Justice Aminuddin Khan, for instance, asked how such a consultation is mandated by law. It appears that the petitioner was unable to substantiate his claims satisfactorily, which contributed to our decision to dismiss the revision petition.
**Interviewer:** There was also a mention of multiple petitions being dismissed with fines imposed for baseless litigation. Can you elaborate on the court’s stance regarding frivolous petitions?
**Justice Musrat Hilali:** Certainly. The court observed a trend of baseless petitions that do not hold legal merit. We imposed fines to discourage such practices, as they not only waste the court’s time but also undermine the serious matters that require judicial attention. The judiciary’s resources should be reserved for significant issues that truly affect the public.
**Interviewer:** Regarding the environmental pollution cases, the court is seeking comprehensive reports from the provinces. What prompted this action?
**Justice Musrat Hilali:** The persistent environmental challenges, particularly in cities like Lahore, necessitate accountability and action. The court has been concerned about the degradation of our environment since 1993. We felt it was essential to push for reports on measures taken by the provinces to address pollution, ensuring that practical steps, rather than just paperwork, are initiated.
**Interviewer:** As a member of the Constitution Bench, how do you view the balance between judicial oversight and legislative functions, particularly concerning issues like foreign assets?
**Justice Musrat Hilali:** It’s vital to recognize the separation of powers. While the court can review legislation for its adherence to the Constitution, it is ultimately the Parliament’s responsibility to legislate on matters such as foreign assets. Our role is to ensure that the laws enacted are in the public interest and respect the legal framework of Pakistan.
**Interviewer:** Thank you very much, Justice Hilali, for sharing your thoughts on these crucial issues. It’s been enlightening.
**Justice Musrat Hilali:** Thank you for having me. It’s essential for the public to stay informed about judicial processes and the importance of a fair legal system.