The former chief justice said that the judiciary is struggling to retain justice in the country. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD: Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Muhammad Iftikhar Chaudhry on Tuesday said that the Supreme Court has nothing to do with the proceedings of the elections, adding that responding to Imran Khan’s claims is pointless.
Chaudhry was talking to the media after attending a function of the Islamabad Bar Asssociation.
He emphasised that the judiciary and defence are two essential institutions of the Constitution and both of them play key roles individually. He added that no one has the right to comment on them.
The former chief justice said that the judiciary is struggling to retain justice in the country and said that it will continue to avoid clashes between institutions within the Constitution.
Furthermore, he took the opportunity to say that the Supreme Court has nothing to do with the appointment of returning officers of the Election Commission.
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Respected CJ How Imran Khan Claim was pointless, it was an apex point but, since you and Sharif has the same victimes(Musharaf) so you favrd sharif. You did the great injustice
@Sexton Blake: "@Sami: Dear Sami, I do not intend to argue with you in regard to the pluses or otherwise of IK, except to say that IK is known and admired throughout the world...." . The same goes for Jimmy Hoffa, who too was admired through out the world for his capacity to tamper with the laws of the country.
Shame for Imran Khan. I do not have words to condemn him.
I would like to know what logic former CJ of Pakistan used to let Hussain Haqqani go out of Pakistan when everyone was well aware, he would never return to Pakistan?
I am ashamed of the level of intelligence used by people in influential positions in Pakistan.
No wonder we are the mess we are in.
within a span of few months ALLAH has brought out the real faces of so called upright characters IK, Ex CJ, Media, every one. You can not fool us forever !
Silly me and here I thought that they were there to protect our rights, like for example the right to comment on our government institutions
His lust of fame and power will never let him sit at home.
All respect for Justice (R) Chaudhry and shame on Imran Khan for making him controversial. Opportunist Imran Khan used to bow in front of Justice Chaudhry when he was in Office but after his retirement Imran Khan is spewing venom.
Imran is a controversial person. He is also making CJ controvercial. Shame for Imran.
I dislike Imran because he naver speaks truth. He always tells lie.
@Sami: Dear Sami, I do not intend to argue with you in regard to the pluses or otherwise of IK, except to say that IK is known and admired throughout the world. I would suggest that not many people know the ex-Chief Justice even in Pakistan, and certainly no one outside.
Time will prove that the former Chief Justice is wrong, because truth cannot be suppressed forever. A man who took countless Suo Motos to correct injustices, deliberately avoided dispensing justice on the matter of monumental voting discrepancies, causing the validity of elections to be questioned in the mind of the common man. Pakistan and its' people are fast catching up to higher standards of transparency and sense of justice in public matters. The former Chief Justice had a significant role in bringing the nation to this point. However on this matter he failed us, and that is disappointing, to say the least.
He emphasised that the judiciary and defence are two essential institutions of the Constitution and both of them play key roles individually. He added that no one has the right to comment on them. . Must be nice having a job where it's illegal for anyone to criticize you. No wonder he has a big ego.
Coming from a man with no integrity.
Accusing others; entire nation is well aware of your deeds.
Well said Ex CJP May Allah bless you for the great work you did. IK is an opportunist and a bad loser
@ KK Cool ; @ mindless ; ..... nice deserving comments ex.CJ commenting on the views of other as "pointless" and that too in front of the media is indirectly proportional to his past deeds both as the CJ and as the father of Arsalan Iftikhar the guy who became a millionaire with no accountability.
I get a little concerned when an ex Chief Justice says that no one has the right to comment on the judiciary or the military. I always thought that in a democracy the Government and its supporting institutions such as the judiciary and military were the servants of the people. In other words, the people have every right to comment on them. Unlike most senior people in Pakistan IK is a shining light attempting to further democracy. When an ex member of the judiciary comments on a Government member it would seem that Pakistan is practicing a different form of democracy from most countries and still has some way to go.
Iftikhar Ch. is pride of Pakistan. He was the best Chief Justice ever. A big shame for Imran who blamed such a noble personality.
Sir, we love you. You have spent a very good career. Your contribution will always be remembered. Allah bless Pakistan. Allah bless you.
Former allies of fake restoration of judiciary movement are now up against each other. It is Geo versus Imran Khan; Iftikhar Chaudhary versus Imran Khan. Soon in some way, it will be PML-N against Iftikhar Chaudhary. If Musharraf removed this man from the CJP position, there was a logic behind it. Sadly enough, Geo group had vested interests against Musharraf and led the campaign in favor of the restoration. Other media was too naïve at the time and sided with Geo without even questioning the motives behind Geo's campaign. Now for the present case of a Geo anchor getting fired upon, other media is wiser and are not following the lead of Geo. I wish the wisdom being exhibited by other channels at the moment was exercised at the time of restoration movement. Then the political scene and election outcome would be quite different from what it is now.
The defense and judiciary are important to the constitution and play key roles individually - thank you for empahsizing the obvious!!!!
Everyone should question and comment on anything that is of concern and that which affects the way they will live ... the two institutions are run by humans ..... and they suffer from the same human condition that afflicts us all. If the person questioned cannot or will not respond to a legitmate question or concern, that usually means the individual cannot support his position. That too speaks volumes.
Oh yes and Arsalan is not thoroughly corrupt. And I never saw the Bentley he use to park every night in our house and my family never went on multi million dollar trips and I have no relations to Eiden villas. Sharamnak.
The words of a wise man, both juduiciary and defence are the two essential institutions of the Constitution and both of them play key roles individualy. No one has the right to comment on them. What he did not say is that in a democracy people have the right to criticise the individuals office holders if they are perceived to be operating outside their jurisdiction. The Constitional Court in such instances must give the verdict and interpret the countrys consitution or propse the required amendment from the two third parliamentry majority to amend the man made constitution. Have I, a laymn said the right words which conform with Pakistan constitution? No one is above the law in essence!!
Rex Minor
First time ever IK has made a valid and wise point to which he is calling pointless.
Iftikhar Ch shame on you, i guess that is all i have to say to you.
Very well, if SCP has nothing to do with the appointment of returning officers, then why did you deliver a Khutba/Sermon to them before elections.
And after rigging complains from all parties, why didn't you take any sue moto, oh i see because ansar abbasi or kamran khan or hamid mir did not write a column on it or you were busy in hearing sue moto case of wine bottle of ateeqa odho?
First, we do not need defense. Second, both EXCJ and Imran khan are history.
Well he would say so would he not? He purposely did not take action when the judicial staff were carrying out blatant rigging. If that is not involvement, then what is?
I have lost little respect i had for IK. Not that i am a fan of the ex-CJ, but to claim what Imran Khan has now, after praising him through the roof and then all but apologising on the suo-moto over 'sharamnak' episode shows lack of credibiltiy. Likewise to hit GEO with the ludicrous claim when it is on the rope is extreme opportunism.
Enough Said. LOL this was due. In all honesty, we knew what this corrupt chief justice was up to. If any one is to be blamed, its Imran him self for mis-guiding the nation.
He should accept his defeat and the blame, rather than further misleading the nation.
This guy as a Chief Justice was pointless!!!
Please stay at home and relax after retirement.
Hope Sir Arsalan Iftikhar is fine and booming :)
My dear ex CJ, who else better knows than your good self that in a civilized society, there is always a neutral body called the judiciary to decide what is right or other wise, although I do respect your personal opinion.
glati sey blunder ho geya Sir, apko pehchan na sakey hum.
All of sudden thekedar and Awan look much more credible than you!
Regretting every moment of supporting you.
Shame Ex CJ Chaudry!!!
If it's true that nobody is allowed to criticize the military or SC then you need to fix that - both the military and SC deserve criticism and aren't going to change their ways without that criticism.
Pretty much everything IK says is pointless
Imran Khan is a lion who never hunts and his gatherers are worse than usual ones