Pakistan: Justice Tariq Jahangiri to Represent Himself in Supreme Court Appeal
Islamabad: Justice Tariq Jahangiri has announced that he will personally defend his case before the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The development comes after the Islamabad High Court suspended him from judicial duties earlier this week. According to court sources, Justice Jahangiri is preparing to file a formal appeal with the Supreme Court and has opted…
Islamabad: Justice Tariq Jahangiri has announced that he will personally defend his case before the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The development comes after the Islamabad High Court suspended him from judicial duties earlier this week.
According to court sources, Justice Jahangiri is preparing to file a formal appeal with the Supreme Court and has opted not to engage legal counsel, choosing instead to argue the matter himself.
The case has drawn widespread attention within Pakistan’s judicial and political circles, as it raises questions over judicial accountability and independence. Observers note that the outcome of Jahangiri’s appeal could set an important precedent for the handling of cases involving senior members of the judiciary.