SC to hear video scandal case of Judge Arshad Malik today

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa will hear the video scandal case of Judge Arshad Malik on Tuesday. The court has sought proposals from the attorney general over the video scandal issue. Petitioners Ishtiaq Mirza, Sohail Akhtar and Tariq Asad have filed applications separately.

SC seeks recommendations to form commission in video scandal

On July 16, the Supreme Court of Pakistan had sought recommendations from the attorney general over demand to form commission in the judge Arshad Malik video scandal case and issued notices to the parties. During the hearing, the applicant’s lawyer presented his arguments, saying that the SC should take suo motto in the matter. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, hearing a number of petitions seeking a probe into the video leak case, has remarked that the court does not take suo-moto notices on anyone’s demands. The CJP also said that the commission report can impact on the appeal in high court, however, the petitioner can tell what he want. He remarked that the issue of judge Arshad Malik will be heard by the court, however, the dust must settle regarding the issue. The court issued a notice to the Attorney General and asked for recommendations in the case. Later, the top court adjourned the hearing until July 23. The SC is hearing the alleged video scandal case of judge Arshad Malik, who was removed from post last week upon Islamabad High Court’s request. It was reported that at least 1000 security personnel deployed in Red Zone and premises of the apex court.