Justice Hasan Rizvi issues additional note in NAB amendments case
Pakistan
Justice Rizvi charged certain remarks made regarding former judges
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Supreme Court Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi issued an additional note on the NAB review case, expressing concerns about the majority judgment.
While Justice Rizvi concurred with the overall verdict, he noted that he was not fully convinced by the reasoning provided by the majority bench, stating that the original claim lacked sufficient justification.
In his note, Justice Rizvi also took issue with certain remarks made in the judgement regarding former judges, emphasising that judicial dissents should be expressed with civility to preserve the dignity of the institution. He stressed that criticism should focus on the legal principles of the decision, rather than ridiculing the individuals behind it.
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In addition, Justice Rizvi clarified that he wrote his separate reasons to ensure that the discourse remained respectful and principled.
He further pointed out that the intra-court appeal under the Supreme Court’s Practice and Procedure Law differs from traditional appeals, as it allows for a re-examination of the court’s findings.
In September, the Supreme Court approved the intra-court appeals while delivering its verdict on the NAB amendment case.
