Posts tagged as: contempt of court case

Supreme Court removes Attorney General as prosecutor in Riaz Malik case

Expressing annoyance over biasness of Attorney General Irfan Qadir, the Supreme Court on Thursday barred him from acting as prosecutor in the contempt of court case against property tycoon Malik Riaz. A two-judge bench of the apex court headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan ruled that the attorney general will not serve in the case, […]

Supreme Court scrutinizes Attorney General’s role in contempt case

Expressing reservations over the list of witnesses in the contempt of court case, the Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on whether Attorney General Irfan Qadir could prosecute the case or not. A two-member bench with Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan in the chair resumed the hearing of the contempt case against property tycoon Malik […]

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani to appear before the Supreme Court

Showing his respect to the superior judiciary, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said he would appeared before the Supreme Court on Thursday, April  26, which is when the court will announce verdict in the contempt of court case. While addressing during meeting of the Federal Cabinet, the premier observed, “The court has called me […]

D-Day for Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani

One day from today, Thursday, can prove to be D-Day for Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, as the Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to decide his fate in the contempt of court case. The premier will make his third appearance in front of the apex court, which will either exonerate him of all […]

No contempt of court law exists in Pakistan: AG Irfan Qadir

In quite a shocking revelation, Attorney General of Pakistan Irfan Qadir while representing his arguments against Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case said that there was no such law existed in the country. A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk, resumed the contempt of court […]

Letter to Swiss officials not possible now; says Aitzaz Ahsan

Counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, reiterated his stance saying letter should not be written to the Swiss authorities until Asif Ali Zardari holds the office president. Aitzaz while arguing before a seven-member bench of the Supreme Court said his client relied on the summary of the Ministry of Law, […]

Supreme Court discards Vienna Convention in defence of presidential immunity

The Supreme Court discarded blanket immunity to President Asif Ali Zardari, saying Vienna Convention provides exemption to diplomats and counselor staff, not head of the states. A seven-member bench of the apex court was hearing the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani. Aitzaz Ahsan, the prime minister’s counsel attempted to […]

Aitzaz Ahsan vows to prove contempt law invalid

Counsel for the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Aitzaz Ahsan has claimed that he will prove to the court that the contempt of court law is invalid, saying that this law could be defunct under Article 10-A of the Constitution. While continuing his argument before a seven-member bench of the Supreme Court with Justice […]

Aitzaz Ahsan refuses to complete his argument by Thursday

Counsel for the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, refused to complete his arguments by Thursday, saying it is not possible to do so. A seven-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk resumed the hearing against the prime minister, directing the lawyer […]

Supreme Court rejects Aitzaz Ahsan’s plea to delay verdict

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Aitzaz Ahsan’s plea to defer its ruling, insisting that the decision will be announced today. A seven-member bench headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk resumed hearing of the case against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani for not implementing its ruling on the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO). While arguing before […]

Newly-appointed Attorney General seeks time for preparation

Newly-appointed Attorney General Irfan Quadir on Friday sought time for preparation in the contempt case against Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, igniting a new argument between the judges and Advocate Aitzaz Ahsan. A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk resumed the hearing of the contempt case in which Irfan […]

Supreme Court gives Aitzaz Ahsan more time to complete his evidence

The Supreme Court criticized the assertion of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani over his non-compliance, directing counsel for the premier Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan to complete his evidence by April 18, 2012. However, the lawyer said that he was not in position to make any promise whether he would be able to complete his argument […]

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