The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) along with other bar associations, welcomed the inquiry commission formed by the incumbent government, headed by Tassaduq Hussain Jillani in line with the letter written by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
– Positive Aspects of Jillani Commission –
The Pakistan Bar Council has strongly condemned, criticised, and rejected the demands for the resignation of the Chief Justice, and has welcomed and supported the decision to form the Inquiry Commission under the leadership of former chief justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Jillani.
The Peshawar High Court Bar Association has expressed satisfaction with the decision to establish the inquiry commission under the leadership of Tassaduq Jillani and deemed the demands for the resignation of the Chief Justice by a political party as incorrect, unconstitutional, and condemnable.
The High Court Bar Association Abbottabad Bench has supported the establishment of the inquiry commission under the leadership of Tassaduq Jillani and criticised the demand for the resignation of the Chief Justice and the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court as unconstitutional.
The High Court Bar Association Bahawalpur has deemed the appointment of Tassaduq Jillani as the head of the inquiry commission as commendable and pledged that the legal fraternity stands with the Chief Justice and the Chief Justice of the High Court, while condemning the demand for resignation by a political party.
The Punjab Bar Council believes that pressure on the judiciary and interference in its affairs are unacceptable, urging all institutions to stay within their constitutional limits. The Punjab Bar Council has approved the appointment of Tassaduq Jillani as the head of the inquiry commission.
The High Court Bar Association Multan has deemed pressure on the judiciary and interference in its affairs as unacceptable and condemnable, while denouncing the demand for the Chief Justice's resignation by a political party as unconstitutional and condemnable, and approving the appointment of Tassaduq Jillani as the head of the inquiry commission.
The Supreme Court Bar Association has welcomed the appointment of Tassaduq Jillani as the head of the inquiry commission and deemed the demands for the resignation of the Chief Justice and the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court as highly inappropriate.
– Pakistan Bar Council –
The Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council, Riyazat Ali Sahar, and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Pakistan Bar Council, Farooq Hameed Naik, have strongly condemned the demands for the resignation of the Chief Justice made by a political party and have rejected the demand.
Immediate investigations should be conducted by this forum into the allegations leveled by six judges of the Islamabad High Court, as discussed and decided in the recent meeting of the esteemed Chief Justice of Pakistan. If these allegations prove to be true, they pose a grave threat to the institution, necessitating serious action.
Judges must be provided with secrecy and protection, which is the primary responsibility of the state.
Other institutions should not have any authority to intervene in the judiciary in any way; their fundamental responsibility is to assist in strengthening the judiciary. Any threat or action aimed at weakening the judiciary should be met with severe consequences.
The PBC reiterated that the Pakistan Bar Council and the legal fraternity stand firmly with the Chief Justice of Pakistan and the entire judiciary of Pakistan.
Furthermore, the PBC expressed its unwavering support for the judiciary as an institution, ensuring its integrity and freedom.
A retired Chief Justice of Pakistan, Tassaduq Jillani, has been appointed to head the commission to investigate these allegations, and they welcome and support this decision.
They have also decided to convene a general body meeting of the legal fraternity soon for further deliberation on this matter.
The legal fraternity stands united with the judiciary and aims to identify appropriate solutions for safeguarding the judiciary's interests.
– Punjab Bar Council –
According to an announcement issued by the Punjab Bar Council, Vice Chairman Kamran Bashir Mughal and Deputy Chairman Pir Imran Akram Bodla of the Executive Committee of the Punjab Bar Council presided over a meeting held on March 30.
In the meeting, it was collectively decided by the members of the PbBC any pressure on the judiciary would not be acceptable under any circumstances. Furthermore, it was also decided that no permission would be granted to secret agencies to interfere in judicial matters. The PbBC has condemned such actions.
Every institution should remain within its constitutional limits. The Bar Council has always played its role in ensuring the supremacy of the constitution and an independent judiciary.
It is demanded that all institutions in the country fulfill their duties based on the principle of non-interference while staying within their constitutional jurisdictions.
This approach is beneficial for the country and the nation. The PbBC has welcomed the nomination of former chief justice of Pakistan, Tassaduq Jillani, as the head of the inquiry commission, as he is widely respected for his integrity and impartiality as a judge.
It is hoped that he will conduct the inquiry into this matter impartially. The recommendations made by him will strengthen the independence and dignity of the judiciary, and he should organise his recommendations and implement them, thereby closing the door to agency interference in judicial matters forever.
– Peshawar Bar Council –
The Peshawar High Court Bar Association had express satisfaction over the establishment of an inquiry commission to investigate the allegations against the federal cabinet and the appointment of Tassaduq Jillani as its head.
In a statement issued by the Bar, it was stated that it is an undeniable fact that Tassaduq Jillani, through his decisions, has always upheld the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law without any compromise, and due to his impartial decisions, he is viewed with the utmost respect in society.
The Peshawar High Court Bar Association expects that as the head of the inquiry commission, Tassaduq Jillani will utilise all his capabilities to prepare a comprehensive report regarding the allegations, leaving no deficiencies in determining the responsible parties.
Regarding the demand for resignation from a specific group's Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, it is entirely baseless and unconstitutional, deserving condemnation.
The Peshawar High Court Bar Association appreciated the actions of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court for upholding the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law, and assures them of full cooperation in all respects.
– High Court Bar Association Abbottabad –
The High Court Bar Association Abbottabad has issued a statement according to which, the High Court Bar Association Islamabad fully supports the commission formed under the guidance of Tassaduq Jillani, approved by the federal government. The bar expects that after reviewing the letter written by the judges of the Islamabad High Court, the commission will conduct a thorough inquiry within 60 days, addressing the allegations made in the letter with transparency.
If the allegations are proven true, the directive is to recommend legal action against individuals or institutions and refrain from interfering in judicial matters.
It is hoped that the commission will propose measures to prevent any future interference by individuals or institutions in judicial affairs.
Furthermore, it was stated that demanding resignation from the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court and Chief Justice of Pakistan is entirely unconstitutional and strongly condemned.
The High Court Bar of Abbottabad always upholds the supremacy of the constitution and condemns any actions beyond constitutional bounds.
– High Court Bar Association Bahawalpur –
The High Court Bar Association Bahawalpur issued a statement on March 30th declaring in an executive body meeting that no pressure from the Supreme Judicial Council, Islamabad High Court, or any institution or political party will be tolerated in judicial matters. Every institution should work within its constitutional limits. Lawyers have always played their role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring an independent judiciary.
According to the statement, it is demanded that all institutions in the country fulfill their duties of non-interference while adhering to their respective constitutional mandates.
The High Court Bar Association Bahawalpur expressed confidence in the nomination of former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice (Retd) Tassaduq Jillani, as the head of the inquiry commission and hopes that they will impartially investigate the matter and their recommendations will enhance the freedom and dignity of the judiciary. This not only fulfills the dream of judicial independence but also closes the door to interference from any political or other agencies forever.
The lawyer fraternity stands united with the Chief Justice of Pakistan and the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, condemning any demands for resignation from any political party.
– High Court Bar Association Multan –
The High Court Bar Association Multan issued a statement following its executive committee meeting held on March 30, chaired by Malik Sajjad Haider Maitla, President of the High Court Bar Association Multan, and overseen by Syed Nisar Mehdi, General Secretary of the High Court Bar Association Multan.
During the meeting, it was unanimously decided that no pressure on the judiciary would be tolerated under any circumstances, and neither would clandestine agencies be allowed to interfere in judicial matters. The High Court Bar Association of Multan condemns such actions.
A political party's demand for the resignation of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and the Chief Justice of Islamabad is unconstitutional, which the High Court Bar Association Multan strongly opposes.
All institutions must stay within their constitutional bounds. The High Court Bar Association Multan has always played a positive role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring an independent judiciary. The High Court Bar Association is honored that the nomination of former chief justice of Pakistan, Tassaduq Jillani, who has also been a member of the High Court Bar Association Multan, as head of the investigation commission, has been well received.
"You have been known as an extremely impartial and conscientious judge. The High Court Bar Association Multan hopes that the impartial inquiry into this matter under your supervision will be completed, and that the recommendations made by you will enhance the judiciary's freedom, governance under the constitution and law, and dignity".
"The path of interference by agencies in the affairs of an independent judiciary will be permanently closed," said the statement.
