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Islamabad High Court dismisses petition against two judges

The Islamabad High Court in Islamabad dismissed a petition challenging the appointments of Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz on Thursday.

IHC dismisses petition challenging appointments of Justices Arbab, Saman Rafat Imtiaz
File photo IHC dismisses petition challenging appointments of Justices Arbab, Saman Rafat Imtiaz Photo: Associated Press of Pakistan

Petitioner sought removal of judges

Lawyer G.M. Chaudhry filed the case arguing that the judicial appointments violated established rules and regulations. He asked the court to declare the notification null and void while requesting the removal of both officials from their positions.

Court rejected the challenge

Justice Khadim Hussain Somroo announced the reserved judgment after hearing the arguments presented during the session. The bench dismissed the plea seeking to invalidate the appointment process for the two judges.

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  • Associated Press of Pakistan
  • Dawn

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