No judges to take oath under PCO in the future: Chief justice

Chief justice says duty of the court to take action against any institute if it subjugates the constitution and law.


Express November 12, 2011
No judges to take oath under PCO in the future: Chief justice

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry says that no judge will be allowed to take oath under the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) in the future, Express 24/7 reported on Saturday.

Justice Chaudhry was addressing representatives of the National Defence University (NDU) on their visit to the Supreme Court.

He said that the constitution has clearly outlined the role of the armed forces, adding that the military has taken oath to protect the constitution of the country along with its borders.

The chief justice said that every institute should work within their defined boundaries without interfering in the work of others, and that this practice will guarantee lasting democracy in the country.

Justice Chaudhry also added that it was the duty of the court to take action against any institute if it subjugates the constitution and the law.

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