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.
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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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How does the Supreme Court plan to address the persistent issues of environmental pollution highlighted during the recent hearings?
**Interview with Justice Musarat Hilali on Recent Supreme Court Proceedings**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, Justice Hilali. Thank you for joining us today. The recent proceedings in the Supreme Court have stirred quite a bit of discussion. Can you shed some light on the constitutional bench’s recent ruling regarding the appointment of Qazi Faiz Isa as Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court?
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** Good morning. Yes, the ruling was indeed significant. We dismissed the revision petition against the appointment of Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, emphasizing that personal grievances should not cloud legal matters. Justice Isa has retired, and we must respect his contributions without delving into personal attacks.
**Interviewer:** It seems there’s a broader context regarding the handling of legal petitions in the court. You mentioned in the hearing that personal matters should be left aside. Can you elaborate on why this principle is vital in judicial discussions?
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** Certainly. The integrity of our legal system depends on objectivity. When personal matters enter the courtroom, it undermines the law’s authority and can lead to biased judgments. We must focus on the legal questions at hand rather than any individual’s personal history. This was particularly important in this case to maintain the dignity of the judiciary.
**Interviewer:** Aside from this specific case, the court also addressed environmental issues recently. What were the key takeaways from the hearings about environmental pollution?
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** The court called for comprehensive reports from the provinces on how they’ve dealt with environmental pollution since 1993. There’s a pressing need to take practical steps rather than just file paperwork. Justice Jamal Mandukhel rightly pointed out the significant pollution from petrol adulteration and its health impacts, calling for a serious evaluation of the causes and how we can remedy them.
**Interviewer:** The court imposed fines on several petitioners for ineffective litigation. Can you explain how this is part of maintaining judicial efficiency?
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** Absolutely. Imposing fines for baseless petitions serves to deter frivolous lawsuits, thus preserving the court’s time and resources for serious legal matters. It’s a mechanism to ensure that litigants approach the court with legitimate claims, allowing us to focus on issues that warrant judicial intervention.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Justice Hilali, for your insights. Your emphasis on integrity, practicality, and efficiency in the judiciary is commendable.
**Justice Musarat Hilali:** Thank you for having me. It’s crucial that the public understands these principles as we strive to uphold justice in our legal system.
