ISLAMABAD: A letter written by 4 SC judges to the Chief Justice has surfaced, raising concerns over the approval of Supreme Court rules.
The letter was signed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Athar Minallah. It highlighted objections to the procedure through which the rules were implemented.
According to the 4 SC judges, the rules were never placed before a full court for discussion or approval. They stressed that such an important matter required input from the entire bench.
The judges acknowledged receiving a letter regarding a full court meeting. However, they pointed out that the agenda of that meeting was limited to resolving issues arising from the newly introduced rules.
They argued that since the rules were not approved by a full court originally, it made little sense to attend a meeting aimed only at amending them.
The letter further objected to the use of circulation for approval of rules. The 4 SC judges maintained that circulation is meant only for routine administrative tasks, not for decisions of such significance.
Legal experts note that this development could spark debate about transparency and inclusivity in the Supreme Court’s internal processes. The concerns expressed by the judges underline the importance of collective decision-making within the judiciary.
This is not the first time questions have been raised about the procedure for framing rules in the top court. Analysts believe the issue could influence future discussions on judicial reforms and the balance of administrative powers within the judiciary.
The letter by the 4 SC judges reflects growing calls for greater consultation and full court participation in key decisions. Whether the Chief Justice responds to these objections remains to be seen.
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