Pakistani Supreme Court dissolves bench reviewing female Chief Justice's appointment due to recusals.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dissolved a constitutional bench reviewing the appointment of Justice Alia Neelum as the Lahore High Court's first female Chief Justice. Justices Aminuddin Khan and Jamal Mandokhail recused themselves due to their involvement in her appointment through the Judicial Commission. The case, which argues that her appointment violated seniority rules, will now be heard by another bench.

December 02, 2024
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