Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi issues separate note on NAB amendments case

Islamabad:  Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi has issued a separate note on the NAB review case showing concerns about the majority judgment.

In his note, Justice Rizvi stated that he was not convinced by the reasoning provided by the majority bench, stating that the original claim lacked sufficient justification.

He has charged certain remarks made in the judgment regarding former judges, highlighting that judicial dissents should be expressed with civility to maintain the institution's dignity. He urged that criticism should focus on the legal principles of the decision rather than ridicule those behind it.

Also, Justice Rizvi clarified that he was writing his separate reasons to ensure that the discourse remained respectful and principled.

He also pointed out that the intra-court appeal under the Supreme Court's Practice and Procedure Law differs from traditional appeals, as it allows for re-examination of the Court’s findings.

It is worth noting that in September, the Supreme Court approved the intra-court appeals while announcing its verdict on the NAB Amendment case.