ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging Justice Ijazul Ahsan's inclusion in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC).
Advocate Mian Dawood filed a constitutional petition which seeks designation of another senior judge instead.
The petition calls for removal of Justice Ahsan from the panel hearing the complaint against Justice Mazahar, citing concerns of conflict of interest and transparency.
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Justice Ahsan's participation in the council violates constitutional articles and principles, it says.
The federal government and the SJC secretary are made respondents in the petition.