Newly elected SCBA body to challenge NAO amendments
The newly elected executive body of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Friday resolved to challenge the amendments in National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999.
The house, while categorically rejecting the series of National Accountability Ordinance Amendments, termed the same as "targeted victimization through selective laws" to satisfy malicious designs of the ruling elite and further resolved to challenge the amendments before the apex court.
The first meeting of the newly elected 24th Executive Committee of SCBA of Pakistan was convened under the chairmanship of its president, Muhammad Ahsan Bhoon, wherein the house unanimously passed resolutions.
Firstly, the house unanimously resolved and approved to abolish Article 175(A) of the Constitution" and suggested to re-establish the same with "Fresh Provision" well consulted by Bar representatives so as to appoint "Proficient Judges" in order to expel all sort of nepotism or discrimination and to eradicate the monopoly of notables.
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It further unanimously resolved and approved to cautiously amend Article 184-3 of the Constitution by giving "right of appeal" to aggrieved parties before the "new bench" and until the decision of such appeal, the original judgment should not be implemented in any manner whatsoever.
The house also unanimously urged the top court to amend Supreme Court Rules, 1980, O.XXVI (Rule -6), providing the opportunity for Change of Counsel in Review Petitions before Honorable Supreme Court.
It further unanimously resolved that all the state institutions are well respected and dignified, though they must work in their defined parameters/domains, as enshrined in "the Constitution", however, there is dire need to dispel the overall growing impression of meddling by the "establishment" in state institutions. It was further resolved to repel autocratic or oppressive designs and to support all democratic elements.
The house also resolved to maintain harmonious relations between the Bench and the Bar for the betterment of the institution, rule of law, independence of Judiciary and expects the same other way around and to stay vigilant of irritant elements. Further, the house called upon the Supreme Court to review and improve the case management system for speedy dispensation of justice.
It also unanimously resolved to hold a "Stakeholder Conference" inviting intellectual minds from all segments of society to address the current national and socio-political situation.