Judges’ letter: Former judge Tassaduq Jilani to chair inquiry commission

Federal cabinet has given its approval for the establishment of a commission of inquiry regarding the letter issued by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

Former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, has been appointed to lead this inquiry commission, as confirmed by sources familiar with the matter.
The commission’s mandate will involve investigating the allegations made by the judges of the Islamabad High Court.

This decision comes after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa mutually agreed to form the inquiry commission during their recent meeting.
Regarding the letter issued by the IHC judges, six judges addressed the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), urging full support for Justice Retired Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s call for an investigation. They stressed the importance of upholding judicial independence and holding all accountable for any interference.

Chief Justice of Pakistan initiated two full court sessions to address the concerns raised by the judges of the Islamabad High Court. Following discussions between the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice, a joint declaration from the full court meeting emphasized a firm stance against any executive interference in judicial matters.