ISLAMABAD, Oct 18(ABC): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday disposed of a contempt of court petition against PPP leader Aitzaz Ahsan for his statement about state institutions.
During the hearing, IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah remarked that if Pakistan Bar Council or any other bar did have doubts about this court’s impartiality, then why should the court should pay attention to an “irresponsible” statement of any person.
Captain (retired) Mohammad Safdar — the husband of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz — last week filed a contempt of court plea in the IHC against the PPP stalwart for “defaming” his acquittal.
The IHC CJ remarked that the verdicts of this court would eventually decide how much people trust it. “This court wouldn’t seek unnecessary clarification from anyone,” he added.
Justice Minallah noted that a number of vlogs and news stories were aired on a daily basis against the IHC court, but it had no effect on the performance of this court.
He noted the contempt of court proceeding was not the solution to this problem.
In response, Capt (retd) Safdar said that the controversial statement was given by a senior lawyer who had been appearing before the courts for 40 years.
Safdar mentioned that the senior PPP leader criticised a decision of this court — and the detailed verdict of the case is still awaited. Ahsan issued a statement against the judiciary and state institutions, he added.
