Evolves principles to depart from earlier Supreme Court precedents

Says alleged contemnor must be heard first in contempt cases

Urges a redesign of the judicial selection process

Court sets aside earlier order allowing Sheikh Rashid to travel abroad

Finds 'material inconsistencies' in prosecution evidence

FBR says the judgment contradicts well-settled doctrine of exhaustion of remedies, consistently affirmed by the SC

SC emphasises determining jurisdiction at an early stage of cases

Says such punishment maintains balance and sets an example for others

Ex-SC judge says courts must protect the powerless

Says unauthorised recordings for extortion or evidence violate privacy, constitutional rights