The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has voiced significant concerns regarding the Supreme Court's decision to revisit a case that had already been finalized. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, presiding over a two-member bench alongside Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, noted that the actions taken by Justice Munib Akhtar challenge established legal norms and institutional standards. The court emphasized that reopening a matter while a previous ruling remains active and subject to ongoing review processes undermines judicial discipline. This observation emerged during the hearing of multiple petitions contesting a December 2021 Supreme Court judgment, which had refused to grant leave to appeal in litigation originating from a 2020 Sindh High Court verdict concerning constitutional validity. The FCC highlighted the importance of maintaining procedural consistency and respecting settled judicial determinations to preserve the integrity of the legal system.
Source : The Express Tribune
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