Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has declared the delay in scheduling the bench powers case as “contempt of court,” urging Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to address the matter promptly.
In a letter co-signed by Justices Ayesha Malik and Aqeel Abbasi, concerns were raised over the handling of judicial orders, Express News reported.
Sources reported that that Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan was also informed through a separate letter, which referenced Justice Abbasi’s recent inclusion in the bench on 16 January. The judges expressed dissatisfaction over the failure to schedule the case for a hearing on 20 January.
Justice Mansoor’s letter criticised the procedural delays, arguing that the bench could have been formed earlier to ensure timely proceedings.
He further stated that disregarding judicial orders undermines the authority of the court.
The issue has sparked debate about judicial practices and compliance within the court’s administrative processes.
The Supreme Court’s procedural committee, which met on 17 January, was also mentioned in the correspondence. Justice Mansoor emphasised that his stance on the matter is already on record.
