ISLAMABAD: Senior most judge of the Supreme Court Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has questioned the determination of judge’s seniority by the President of Pakistan without taking into consideration the constitutional requirement.
Prior to the meeting of Judicial Commission of Pakistan (held on Tuesday), Justice Mansoor wrote a letter to the JCP secretary on June 30, and its content came to light on Wednesday.
The senior most judge, while raising objection on the president’s move, said that before determining the seniority of judges in the Islamabad High Court, it was mandatory under Article 200 of the Constitution for the president to consult the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
However, Justice Mansoor said that the president unilaterally determined the seniority in haste. He also pointed out that the matter is still pending before the Supreme Court in the form of an intra-court appeal.
