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 the 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 matter. 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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What steps is the Supreme Court taking to ensure accountability in handling environmental pollution cases?
**Interview with Justice Musarat Hilali on Recent Supreme Court Proceedings**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Justice Hilali. Your remarks during the recent Constitution Bench hearings caught attention, particularly regarding the challenge to Justice Qazi Faiz Isa’s appointment as Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court. Can you explain your perspective on personal attacks in legal cases?
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** Thank you for having me. It is crucial to maintain professionalism and respect within the legal framework. When we are discussing judicial appointments or decisions, it is inappropriate to make personal attacks on individuals, especially after they have retired. Justice Qazi has served his time, and we must respect his contributions to the judiciary without dragging his name through unnecessary controversy.
**Interviewer:** The bench dismissed the revision petition filed by the petitioner lawyer, Riyaz Hanif. What were the main grounds for this dismissal?
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** The basis for dismissal was simply that the request lacked substantive legal grounding. The Supreme Court must uphold standards for petitions, and in this case, the lack of relevant legal arguments meant that the appeal could not be entertained further.
**Interviewer:** There was also significant discussion about environmental pollution during the proceedings. How did the bench react to the reports requested from the provinces concerning this issue?
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** The importance of addressing environmental pollution is undeniable, and our bench has been vocal about the need for practical solutions rather than merely paperwork. We are asking provinces to provide thorough reports on their measures since 1993, as our future generations depend on how we handle this crisis today. It’s essential to hold institutions accountable and push for necessary reforms.
**Interviewer:** It seems there was concern about pollution resulting from the adulteration of petrol. What implications do you see from this for public health and regulations?
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** Pollution is intricately linked to public health, and uncontrolled practices like adulteration drastically increase health-related diseases. Our role as a judiciary is to ensure that these practices are scrutinized and that responsible parties are held accountable. Regulations must reflect our understanding of environmental impacts and prioritize the health of our citizens.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, with the recent fine imposed on claimants filing baseless petitions, what message does this send about frivolous litigation?
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** We must discourage frivolous litigation to maintain the integrity of our legal system. Imposing fines is one method to deter those who bring cases without merit. The court’s time and resources should be reserved for serious, legitimate legal issues, and we will continue to uphold that standard.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Justice Hilali. Your commitment to the integrity of the judiciary and public health is evident, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts today.
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** Thank you for having me. It’s vital that we continue to discuss these issues openly in the public sphere.
