Legal Opinions by Justice Tariq Masood on References Involving Justice Mazahar
Senior Justice Sardar Tariq Masood’s Legal Opinions on References Against Justice Mazahir Naqvi
Senior Justice Sardar Tariq Masood of the Supreme Court has provided his legal opinion on the ten references filed against Justice Mazahir Naqvi in the Supreme Judicial Council. These references pertain to allegations of financial irregularities against Justice Naqvi. This article delves into the details of this legal development and its background.
Background: Former Chief Justice Umar Attabandial, serving as the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, initiated the process by assigning a member committee to scrutinize the references against Justice Mazhar Naqvi.
Justice Tariq Masood’s Involvement: Former Chief Justice Umar Attabandial subsequently forwarded the references against Justice Mazhar Naqvi to Justice Sardar Tariq Masood for his legal opinion. It’s worth noting that sources have reported on an incident preceding this development.
Controversial Phone Call: Before the retirement of former Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandyal, Justice Sardar Tariq Masood received a phone call that left him displeased. The call involved a request for his opinion on a complaint rather than following the usual procedure of sending the case to the Supreme Judicial Council.
Justice Masood’s Displeasure: Justice Tariq Masood expressed his dissatisfaction with the phone call, as it involved seeking his opinion on dropping a complaint against him. Instead of addressing the complaint against him, he asked to abandon it and focus on the complaint against his fellow judge.
Justice Tariq Masood’s Involvement: Former Chief Justice Umar Attabandial played a pivotal role by assigning a member committee to scrutinize the references. Subsequently, he entrusted Justice Sardar Tariq Masood with the task of providing his legal opinion on the references against Justice Naqvi.
The Controversial Phone Call: However, the legal saga took an unexpected twist when reports emerged regarding a phone call received by Justice Tariq Masood. This call took place just before the retirement of former Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandyal and raised eyebrows.
Justice Masood’s Displeasure: Justice Tariq Masood’s dissatisfaction stemmed from the nature of the phone call. Instead of following the established protocol, which involves sending cases to the Supreme Judicial Council, he was asked to offer his opinion on dropping a complaint against him personally. This request came with the condition that he should, in return, drop the complaint he had against his fellow judge.
This unfolding narrative not only highlights the legal intricacies surrounding Justice Mazhar Naqvi’s references but also provides insight into the internal dynamics and controversies within the Supreme Judicial Council. The outcome of Justice Tariq Masood’s legal opinion and the resolution of the dispute will undoubtedly be closely monitored legal experts and the public alike.
