The full court headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa is hearing the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act. For the first time in the country’s history, the proceedings of the Supreme Court are being broadcast live, a large number of domestic and foreign media representatives are also present in the Supreme Court.
The federal government requested to reject the petitions against the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act. The federal government, taking a stand, requested that the petitions against the law of the Parliament are inadmissible, so the petitions should be dismissed.
The federal government also submitted a written reply to the Supreme Court, according to which Parliament can legislate under Article 191 of the Constitution and Article 191 does not prevent Parliament from making laws.
The Independence of the Judiciary is not affected by the Practice and Procedure Act and no power has been withdrawn from the Supreme Court under the Act.
Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Mazahir Ali Akbar Naqvi, Justice Jamal Khan Mandukhel in the 15-member full court headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Athar Manullah, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed and Justice Musrat Hilali are included.
Prior to the hearing, a full court meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to deliberate on a 4-point agenda. In the meeting, pending cases, hearing cases on priority basis, live streaming of court proceedings and guidelines for effective hearing of cases were reviewed.
Live streaming of practice and procedure case in full court session has been allowed for which cameras have been installed in room number one while cameras have been installed in the gallery of court room one of the Supreme Court.
Four PTV cameras are facing the bench while the fifth camera is facing the audience sitting in the courtroom. A large number of lawyers are present in the court room while all the seats in the court room number 1 are filled.
A large number of domestic and foreign media representatives are also present in the Supreme Court.
On the other hand, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faiz Isa refused to take the protocol and vehicle of the Chief Justice. According to the sources, no route was made for the new Chief Justice of Pakistan while coming to the Supreme Court from home, while the Chief Justice was given the security of ordinary judges.
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**Interview with Justice Sardar Tariq Masood on the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Justice Masood. As the Supreme Court heads into this historic session with live broadcasts, can you share the significance of the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act?
**Justice Masood:** Thank you for having me. The Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act marks a significant step toward transparency in our judiciary. By allowing live broadcasts of proceedings, we are making the court’s operations more accessible to the public, which is essential for democracy.
**Editor:** The federal government has requested to dismiss petitions against the Act. Can you elaborate on their stance and the court’s response to it?
**Justice Masood:** Yes, the federal government believes that these petitions are inadmissible and argues that Parliament has the right to legislate under Article 191 of the Constitution. In our response, we are emphasizing that this legislation does not encroach upon the independence of the judiciary or withdraw powers from the Supreme Court.
**Editor:** There are concerns among some citizens about the impact of this Act. How does the court ensure that judicial independence remains intact with this new legislation?
**Justice Masood:** It’s important to clarify that the Act is designed to enhance procedural efficiency and accessibility without undermining the judiciary’s independence. The core principles of justice remain unchanged, and the Supreme Court retains its essential powers. We are committed to upholding the rule of law.
**Editor:** With such an important case underway and widespread media presence, what are your expectations from this session?
**Justice Masood:** I expect constructive discussions and deliberations. Having a large media presence allows for a broader conversation about legal processes in our society. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that justice is delivered effectively and transparently.
**Editor:** Thank you, Justice Masood, for your insights. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds.
**Justice Masood:** Thank you. It’s a critical period for our judiciary, and I appreciate the opportunity to share our perspective.
