The Supreme Court has started live streaming the hearing of petitions challenging the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023. This law requires the formation of benches on constitutional matters by a committee of three senior judges. This decision was made on the first day of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s tenure. Justice Isa had called for a full court meeting before the hearing. The legislation being challenged was previously suspended by the Supreme Court. The current bench, headed by Chief Justice Isa, consists of several other judges. Before the hearing began, the federal government requested the petitions to be dismissed. They argued that the petitions challenging an act of Parliament were inadmissible. The previous government enacted the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023 to limit the powers of the Chief Justice. This law states that a three-member bench, including the Chief Justice, will decide whether to take up a matter suo motu. Previously, this power solely belonged to the Chief Justice. Justice Isa also refused to receive a guard of honour upon arriving at the Supreme Court, expressing his focus on working towards resolving the issues faced by the people. He urged the court staff to treat visitors like guests and keep the doors of the court open and accessible.
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