- Justice Isa Dispels Myths About Alleged ‘Schism’ with CJP Bandial.
Justice Qazi Faez Isa, a senior judge of the Supreme Court, has addressed the recent news surrounding alleged differences between him and Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandial. In a statement, Justice Isa clarified the misunderstandings and emphasized the importance of unity within the Supreme Court to strengthen the judicial system.
In response to the rumors, Justice Isa clarified that there are no intentional divisions within the Supreme Court. He stressed the significance of unity among the judges to ensure the delivery of speedy justice. Rather than focusing on unnecessary issues, he urged his colleagues to concentrate on enhancing the judicial system’s effectiveness.
Justice Isa clarified a specific incident where a conversation with former Shariat Court scholar Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, in the presence of Chief Justice Bandial, was misinterpreted. He explained that he had already greeted Chief Justice Bandial earlier, but a captured moment gave a false impression that he did not extend his greetings. He further clarified that his departure from the conversation was due to being introduced to some relatives of Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman, the newly appointed Chief Justice of the Shariat Court.
Justice Isa highlighted the negative consequences of spreading false narratives and emphasized the need to verify the authenticity of information before its dissemination. Referring to the Holy Qur’an, he quoted a translation that encourages the investigation of truthfulness to avoid causing harm due to ignorance. He shared his personal experience of being a victim of false stories in the past, emphasizing the pain it can inflict on individuals and their families.
Justice Isa’s statement clarifies the alleged differences between him and Chief Justice Bandial, emphasizing the unity within the Supreme Court. He emphasizes the importance of verifying information before spreading it, urging against the dissemination of false narratives that can lead to misunderstandings and unnecessary damage.
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