SC holds hearings of G-B judges’ pensions

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard petitions regarding pensions and benefits of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) appellate court judges.

A three-member special bench headed by Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan and comprising of two more judges heard the case.

The court restrained the G-B Appellate Court from issuing further orders regarding the constitutional status of Gilgit and the powers of judges.

The apex court said the notification regarding the tenure of chief justice and judges would be subject to the decision of the present case.

The top court said clarification is required on some constitutional questions in the present case.

During the hearing, the SC raised question over whether the G-B court could issue directions to the President of Pakistan and if the Federation can file an appeal under Article 184 III against the decision of the G-B Appellate Court?

Further on in the hearing, the additional attorney general said the term of the G-B chief justice will end on May 6.
He added that the G-B Appellate Court has restrained the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs from issuing any notification.
On the occasion, Advocate Iftikhar Gilani said the unpleasant situation was taking place due to non-implementation of the 2019 decision of the SC.
The case was adjourned for a month.