| Case ID |
0979a904-0416-4dbf-8aa2-4796d557687b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.M.A. No. 2774 of 2014 in Constitutional Petition |
| Decision Date |
May 22, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the issue of a judge's impartiality in light of allegations regarding familial connections to parties involved in the case. The court reinforced the principle that judges must evaluate their own relationships to determine whether recusal is necessary, emphasizing that only close relatives can trigger such recusal. The court found no cause for the judge to recuse himself in this instance, highlighting the importance of judicial integrity and the need for judges to remain unaffected by external pressures or allegations. The court stated that the judge's conscience must guide his decision to sit on the bench, thus affirming the need for transparency and adherence to the law in judicial proceedings. |
| Summary |
This case from the Supreme Court of Pakistan delves into the constitutional principles surrounding judicial conduct and impartiality. The court examined the Code of Conduct for Judges, specifically addressing the circumstances under which a judge might need to recuse themselves from a case due to familial relationships with litigants. The ruling highlighted that judges are responsible for self-assessing their ability to remain impartial, reinforced by the constitutional framework that mandates judges to act without bias. The significance of this case lies in its affirmation of judicial independence, the integrity of the legal process, and the necessity for judges to navigate public scrutiny while upholding their duties. The court's decision serves as a benchmark for future cases regarding judicial conduct and the management of perceived bias, ensuring that the sanctity of the judiciary is maintained in the face of external pressures. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
PEMRA
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| Judges |
JAWWAD S. KHAWAJA,
GULZAR AHMED,
MUSHIR ALAM
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Akram Sheikh,
Salman Aslam Butt,
Khawaja Ahmed Hosain,
Zahid Malik
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| Petitioners |
INDEPENDENT MEDIA CORPORATION
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 2602,
2014 PLD 650
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| Other Citations |
CRPs. 328 and 329 of 2013,
PLD 2012 SC 923,
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan
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| Sections |
178,
209(8),
Third Schedule
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