On Friday, Salman Mansoor, Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association, was suspended.
Sources revealed that the suspension followed an Executive Committee meeting where members disagreed with Mansoor’s actions. He had filed a constitutional petition against the 26th Amendment without obtaining the necessary approval from the president and the Executive Committee.
Supreme Court Bar President Rauf Atta stated they summoned Mansoor to clarify his actions. However, Mansoor failed to appear, leading to his suspension for violating procedural rules. Salman Mansoor contested the suspension in defence, arguing that the association’s rules do not authorize the Executive Committee to suspend an office bearer. He asserted that the suspension was merely a verbal statement from the president, lacking formal legitimacy.
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In related developments, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced special arrangements for the 26th Constitutional Amendment case hearing, scheduled for January 27. The hearing will take place in Court Room No. 2, and heightened security measures will ensure the safety of all participants.
The Supreme Court will provide special passes to authorized individuals such as lawyers and journalists to control the limited seating in the courtroom. The Court has stated, “Only individuals with valid passes may enter the courtroom.”
For those unable to secure passes, the Court has arranged alternative provisions, setting up audio facilities in Court Rooms Nos. 6 and 7. Moreover, it will strictly prohibit using mobile phones within the courtroom during the session.
