Ninth senior-most judge to head; seniors bypassed

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Legal practitioners decry topsy-turvy system

Expert says smaller constitutional bench will not enhance public acceptance of already fractured Supreme Court

Both Punjab and K-P governments maintain cordial ties with their high courts

All eyes on Justice Aminuddin-led committee to chart key case path

Lawyers say govt's preferred constitutional judges indicate clean sweep of their choice

Dispute began on 31 October, when Justices Shah and Akhtar formally addressed a letter to Chief Justice Afridi

SC judges at odds over fixing challenges to 26th Amendment

Panel meets amid concerns over judicial unity, executive influence