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SC directs government to explain the legal status of PCO judges after the 18th amendment.
The controversy over the so-called PCO judges creates a cloud of doubt
SC verdict says any orders issued by non-functional PCO judges will be considered illegal.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to hear the appeals of LHC justices.
Justice Rahim observes that the November 3 order did not qualify as a judicial order.
Attorney requests the court to release a detailed judgment and review its verdict before framing charges.
PCO judges should be tried by the Supreme Judicial Council.
Charges to be framed against the judges on February 21 for defying SC’s November 3, 2007 restraining order.
Hearing will resume today as defence continues arguments.
Judges were pressurised to take oath, claims the defendants’ counsel.