Justice Ijazul Ahsan resigns as senior judge of SC

Justice Ijazul Ahsan has tendered his resignation as a Senior Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, following Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi’s earlier resignation. Sources suggest that Justice Ahsan submitted his resignation to President Arif Alvi. As the third most senior judge, Justice Ahsan was in line to become the Chief Justice of Pakistan in October 2024.

His resignation comes amid controversy as he opposed proceedings against Justice Mazahir Ali Naqvi and chose not to attend the supreme judicial council meeting. Justice Naqvi, facing allegations of ‘misconduct,’ had resigned earlier, expressing gratitude for his service in his resignation letter.

President Arif Alvi accepted Justice Naqvi’s resignation, marking a significant development in the Pakistani judiciary. The circumstances surrounding the resignations and their impact on the Supreme Court’s composition raise questions about the future leadership of the judiciary in Pakistan. The dual resignations underscore a complex moment in the nation’s legal landscape, leaving observers to ponder the implications for the court’s direction and the succession of leadership within the judiciary.

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