LHC chief justice convenes full court to safeguard judicial independence discussion

LHC Chief Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed Khan has summoned a full court meeting on April 22 to address concerns about protecting judicial independence and establishing accountability for those undermining it. The decision follows allegations by six Islamabad High Court judges regarding interference in judicial affairs by intelligence agencies. The judges reported instances of pressure, surveillance, and intimidation, prompting calls for investigation and action. The meeting aims to devise mechanisms to safeguard judicial independence and guide judges facing interference. It comes after the Supreme Court’s directions and highlights the importance of addressing such challenges to uphold the rule of law.

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