Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri has challenged a Sindh High Court (SHC) decision in the Supreme Court arguing that the order declaring his law degree invalid was issued unilaterally and without giving him the chance to be heard.In his petition, Justice Jahangiri asked the Supreme Court to declare the SHC’s September 25 ruling null and void.

He contended that the SHC not only dismissed his plea to become a party in the case but also ignored the question of the petition’s maintainability.The petition further stated that the decision violated principles of natural justice, as the affected party was not given the opportunity to present arguments or hire legal representation. Sindh Education Commission, Karachi University (KU), PEMRA, and others have been made respondents in the case.

This development follows the Supreme Court’s earlier order on September 30, when it struck down an Islamabad High Court interim ruling that had suspended Justice Jahangiri from judicial work.The apex court ruled that no judge can be barred from performing duties through an interim order. Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, petitioner Mian Dawood, and other counsels had agreed during the proceedings that such a suspension lacked legal justification.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)