Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry Must Go!

[RiazHaq]

Here's an ET story on PPP Senator Faisal Raza Abidi's allegations against Justice Chaudhry:

The senator said that if the chief justice does not tender a resignation, then he will “force him out from the same way he had been restored as a judge.”

“He [Justice Chaudhry] says that he did not have any idea where his son got all that money from…I ask, when the case emerged, did you ask him where he got Rs900 million from?”

The senator produced bank account statements of Dr Arsalan and said that the person who used to “work under somebody else” now owns billions of rupees. He also showed that the billing address mentioned was that of the Chief Justice House in Islamabad.

“You [Justice Chaudhry] are to be blamed for this. This happened right in front of you. You cannot pretend to not know anything. Who gave Dr Arsalan the right to use government’s property for running his own businesses? Could he not rent out an office in some other area?”

He said that he would now “personally” investigate about Dr Arsalan’s assets and will also fly to Dubai and London to inquire about his international bank accounts. “I will probe into the accounts he has activated under the name of mamu.”

Abidi said that the Parliament is supreme and is above other institutions.

“Parliament forms laws and constitutions. Who gave you the right to criticise and meddle in its affairs?”

“I accept your challenge in the war you have waged against the parliament. But mine is not a war of arms, but is a war of words, because Pakistan cannot afford agitation at this moment as it is already going through tough times.”

Faisal Raza Abidi demands Chief Justice’s resignation – The Express Tribune

 

[airmarshal]

Mr. Haq! You are advocating end of corruption but in other post you predicted PPP to win the next election. Isn't that an irony that you support the most corrupt politicians to win and ask the CJ to resign? I agree CJ's son episode has badly tarnished CJ's reputation and his failure to act quickly and then vacillating on the action has affected the trust of many Pakistanis but your logic of favoring PPP and asking CJ to resign dont go together well.

 

[RiazHaq]

Mr. Haq! You are advocating end of corruption but in other post you predicted PPP to win the next election. Isn't that an irony that you support the most corrupt politicians to win and ask the CJ to resign? I agree CJ's son episode has badly tarnished CJ's reputation and his failure to act quickly and then vacillating on thion has affected the trust of many Pakistanis but your logic of favoring PPP and asking CJ to resign dont go together well.

Analyzing and predicting results does not constitute support for any parties in Pakistan. If you see the entire video below, you'll understand that better:

 

[xyxmt]

For six long months, Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry of Pakistan knew that his son was on the take from a notorious property baron Malik Riaz Husain, and yet he did nothing to stop his son's illegal activities. Mr. Chaudhry was too busy waging a much-needed jihad against corruption by other powerful individuals through his suo moto actions.


Mr. Chaudhry finally acted against his son after the allegations became public in Pakistani media. His action appears to be self-serving to try and salvage his own reputation. Malik Riaz Husain, CEO of Bahria Town, has now offered detailed evidence and documentation to back up his charges against Chaudhry's son Arsalan Iftikhar of accepting bribes worth $3.7 million (Pak Rs. 340 million).

Predictably, Mr. Chaudhry's fellow judges are trying to silence the accuser by initiating contempt proceedings against him, a favorite tool of the current serving judges of the highest court in Pakistan to chill dissent. Other Chaudhry supporters are in denial. They are crying "conspiracy" to try and absolve him of a very serious lapse.

Judge Chaudhry's failure to act when he first learned about his son's corruption charges has put a harsh spotlight on Pakistan's Supreme Court as an institution. It has put at risk the noble efforts of Mr. Chaudhry to rid Pakistan of corruption at the highest levels of government. What's most important now is to try and restore confidence in Pakistan's higher judiciary as an institution.

Mr. Chaudhry must resign as a first step toward rebuilding trust in the institution. Other senior judges must then step in to order a thorough investigation into the activities of Mr. Malik Riaz Husain, and they should let the evidence lead them wherever it goes, including many powerful individuals in government, legislatures, political parties, lawyers' community and mass media who are alleged to have accepted illegal payments from him in return for lucrative contracts and other favors to Bahria Town.

The culture of corruption must end for Pakistan to offer hope to its people for their future.

Haq's Musings: Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry Should Resign

Signed

Asif Ali Zardari

 

[RiazHaq]

Here's an Express Tribune report on Aitazaz Ahsan criticizing Pakistan Supreme Court judges in an interview with BBC:

Senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader Senator Aitzaz Ahsan has said that, in some matters, the judiciary is stepping out of the domain of the constitution and is getting ‘too independent.’

In an interview with the BBC Urdu on Tuesday, he said that the Supreme Court’s activism is one sided and not equal for all aspects.

“Judiciary is independent, it is too much independent, actually it is getting ‘free’ of the constitution in some matters,” stated Aitizaz.

Pointing towards the supremacy of the Parliament, he said that the parliament can make amendments in the Constitution with a two-third majority, and this cannot be challenged in court.

Commenting on the role of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, Ahsan said that the fromer’s gallant role against former president General (r) Pervez Musharraf had served to strengthen the democratic setup in the country, but subsequent actions had prompted people to question the judiciary.

Some judgements passed by the Supreme Court recently eliminated any possibility of the country returning to martial law and, therefore, there is no chance of the military taking over in the future, Ahsan noted.

On former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s disqualification by the SC, the Barrister said that he believed dismissing Gilani was a wrong decision, adding that the case was not a matter of disqualification, rather it was an issue related to the jurisdiction of the judiciary.

He questioned that how could the court ask to open a case against the President in a foreign court while the Constitution clearly granted him immunity?

Ahsan said that the stance taken by the Chief Justice in a speech that the judiciary can stop the Parliament from a Constitutional amendment clashes with the Supreme Court’s own decisions. He added that the apex court can review the amendments made through simple majority for any discrepancy within existing articles of the constitution, however, an amendments passed with a two-third majority cannot be challenged in the court.

Talking about the controversial Arsalan Iftikhar case, he said that the proceedings against the CJ’s son had raised questions about the court’s impartiality. He said that the present the judiciary is diverting from the prevailing principles of investigation into Arsalan’s alleged dealings with Malik Riaz Hussain.

On his movement for the restoration of judges, Ahsan said he had no regrets and that it was a movement for the victory of the people.

PPP to win next elections

Speaking on the upcoming general elections, the Barrister said that the PPP would not only win but also be able to form a government since President Asif Ali Zardari has now the experience of forming a hung parliament.

‘Supreme Court gets too ‘free’, steps out of constitutional domain’: Aitzaz – The Express Tribune

 

[aliraza155]

you are right.

 

[Awesome]

Aitezaz Ahsan who was duly humiliated when he lost the case to save Gillani and is a PPP puppet has a vested interest.

There is no evidence to suggest that the CJP knew about Arsalan's deals. It is the same reference drama in a new dish.

He is one of the most competent judges in the history of Pakistan. It is obvious that puppets of the NRO would now be on the hunt for vengeance.

 

[VCheng]

Aitezaz Ahsan who was duly humiliated when he lost the case to save Gillani and is a PPP puppet has a vested interest.

There is no evidence to suggest that the CJP knew about Arsalan's deals. It is the same reference drama in a new dish.

He is one of the most competent judges in the history of Pakistan. It is obvious that puppets of the NRO would now be on the hunt for vengeance.

CJ Iftikhar simply is doing what he is told. And yes, there is no "proof" of that either. Nor will there be for the next quarter century or so.

 

[Awesome]

CJ Iftikhar simply is doing what he is told. And yes, there is no "proof" of that either. Nor will there be for the next quarter century or so.

Told? By Army? First he goes against them then listen to them? Then puts ISI officers on the stand? Maybe just maybe hes following the law

Without proof, its all gossip. A softer way to say - "slander". This notion that "Media bohot Azaad hogaya hai", or "Court bohot Azaad hogaya hai" these are the complaints of the tyrants. There is nothing as "too free".

 

[Edevelop]

Why chief justice. The whole PPP must go, who are creating troubles everyday. Their lack of governance which includes policy making has not been there.

 

[VCheng]

Told? By Army? First he goes against them then listen to them? Then puts ISI officers on the stand? Maybe just maybe hes following the law

Without proof, its all gossip. A softer way to say - "slander". This notion that "Media bohot Azaad hogaya hai", or "Court bohot Azaad hogaya hai" these are the complaints of the tyrants. There is nothing as "too free".

Where the CJ fails is that he is applying the law selectively, and that is no slander or gossip, but mere fact. The selectability of application of the law alone speaks volumes.

 

[Jango]

Where the CJ fails is that he is applying the law selectively, and that is no slander or gossip, but mere fact. The selectability of application of the law alone speaks volumes.

So do you honestly believe that CJ is supported by the Army and is doing their bidding?

A guy from govt. (ex-army), goes in the SC chamber in relation to the missing persons case, he gives a crisp salute to the CJP lol, and the CJP smiles and gestures. That is all that the CJP has done for the army.

Selective he maybe, but not supported or told by army.

 

[VCheng]

So do you honestly believe that CJ is supported by the Army and is doing their bidding?

A guy from govt. (ex-army), goes in the SC chamber in relation to the missing persons case, he gives a crisp salute to the CJP lol, and the CJP smiles and gestures. That is all that the CJP has done for the army.

Selective he maybe, but not supported or told by army.

Yes, the CJ knows his "limits", like a "good man", while he is selectively applying the law.

 

[xyxmt]

dim pakistanPolitics as corrupt
dim pakistaniPeople as illiterate
dim pakistaniPeopleAlso as impatient
dim pakistanEducation as toBlame

let PakistaniEconomy = 1
Try_again:
This CJ have to go
This govt has to go
This army chief has to go
This minister has to go
jaye this and jaye that
educationSpending = 1
if EconomicProgress = 0 then
PAkistaniEconomy = 1
endif
goto Try_again

 

[Jango]

Yes, the CJ knows his "limits", like a "good man", while he is selectively applying the law.

Selectively applying the law on whom? Army, PML, PPP???

Let's cut the riddles please!

He ain't an angel, but he is not being supported by the army.