Terence Sigamony

Chittagong, Pakistan

Senior Supreme Court Correspondent at Business Recorder

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SC dismisses ‘frivolous’ plea of FPSC with costs

4 days ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court held that frivolous litigation not only clogs judicial dockets but also drains public resources and delays justice for genuine litigants. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi held that in the review petition of Federal Public Service Commission. The department had filed the review against the apex court order which was not only 204 days’ time barred but also frivolous and vexatious.
Gandapur moves IHC for IK’s parole

5 days ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

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Dissenting note of two judges: ‘Compliance with detailed judgement in SIC case is a constitutional fidelity’

5 days ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

ISLAMABAD: Two judges of the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court stated compliance with the detailed judgement of the majority judges in Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) case is not a matter of discretion but of constitutional fidelity. “To disregard such a decision would not only undermine the authority of this Court but also erode the foundational values of democracy itself,” wrote Justice Ayesha A Malik and Justice Aqeel Abbasi in their dissenting note, issued on Friday.
Martyrdom of citizens: CJP, SC judges hold condolence session

6 days ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

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Judges’ intra-court transfers: Justice Mazhar questions the role of CJP

6 days ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

ISLAMABAD: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar questioned the role of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) in determination of seniority of judges transferred from one high court to other. He asked whether it is the CJP or the president who determines the seniority.
SC asks CEC to be present before court in contempt plea

1 week ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja should be present before the Court in contempt petition. During the proceeding, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail inquired “where is the alleged contemnor?”CEC lawyer, Sajeel Sheryar Swati, informed that the notices were issued to the respondents, adding his client is required to be present before the Court after the issuance of show-cause notice to him.
Number of individuals on ECL: IHC directs FBR to provide statistics

1 week ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

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PTI reserved seats: SC issues notices to respondents

1 week ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, accepting the review petitions, issued notices to the respondents in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reserved seats in the National Assemblies and the provincial assemblies. However, Justice Ayesha A Malik and Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi declined to issue notices and said they will write their notes and give reasons regarding the matter.
Review petitions against PHC judgement: ‘Clear error’ in verdict must be identified, rules SC

1 week ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that a clear error in an original verdict must be identified for a review petition to be accepted for hearing. A three-member bench of the SC, headed by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, and comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi ruled that in a set of civil review petitions against a Peshawar High Court (PHC) verdict which had dismissed challenges brought by candidates who had been denied appointments as primary school teachers.
Powers of chief justice: 26th Amendment introduces changes: CJP

1 week ago | brecorder.com | Terence Sigamony

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