سپریم کورٹ کاحکومتی شخصیات کی جانب سےفوجداری تحقیقات میں مداخلت پر از خود نوٹس سپریم کورٹ کا 5 رکنی لارجربنچ کل ازخودنوٹس پرسماعت کرےگاب اتحقیقات میں مداخلت سےنظام انصاف میں خلل پڑسکتاہے،

 SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN PRESS RELEASE

HCJP TAKES SOU MOTO NOTICE OF APPREHENSION OF UNDERMINING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM BY THE PERSONS IN AUTHORITY.

FIXES THE MATTER FOR 19-05-2022

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The Hon ble Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Umar Ata Bandial has taken Suo Moto notice, on the recommendations of an Hon ble Judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan, of perceived interference in independence of prosecution branch in performance of its powers and duties for the investigation and prosecution of pending criminal matters involving persons in authority in the government today. It is apprehended that such perceived interference may influence prosecution of cases, tampering/disappearing of evidence in courts or in possession of prosecuting agencies and transfer/postings of officers on key posts. Such actions, along with media reports to modify accountability laws, are likely to undermine the functioning of the criminal justice system in the country and that violation of fundamental rights affecting the society tantamounts to as a whole and eroding the confidence of the people in the rule of law and constitutionalism in the country. Taking notice of the matter, the Hon'ble Chief Justice of Pakistan has fixed the matter on 19-05-2022 at 01:00 pm before a five member larger bench to be headed by Hon'ble Chief Justice of Pakistan.