Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed the contempt petition against Maryam Nawaz and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi declaring it non maintainable.
The petition was filed against Maryam Nawaz and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for allegedly scandalizing the judiciary.
Chief Justice (CJ) IHC Athar Minallah remarked no one is sacred including judges. The judges should demonstrate broadmindedness. No contempt in respect of retired judges takes place no matter he is chief justice or some one else.
A female lawyer has filed petition in IHC taking the plea what has been said against Saqib Nisar in press conference were contempt of court.
The court remarked it is too affected. He can file defamation case. No contempt plea can be made in respect of retired person. No matter he is chief justice.
The petitioner said show cause notice in respect of Ansar Abbasi too is with you.
The court remarked that is a separate case. It should not be mixed with that case. First thing is this the judges are open minded in the perspective of criticism.
The court further remarked the judges are on higher position. The criticism should be welcomed.
After hearing the arguments of the counsel for the petitioner the court rejected the contempt petition declaring it non maintainable.
