Chief Justice Remarks | Supreme Court in Action | Faisal Vawda Mustafa Kamal Case

The Supreme Court on Friday issued contempt of court notices to Senator Faisal Vawda and MQM-Pakistan leader Mustafa Kamal in a suo motu case against their blistering press conferences where they indirectly criticised the judiciary.
A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, heard the case.
Initiating the suo motu proceedings, CJP Isa directed Faisal Vawda and Mustafa Kamal to file their responses to the show cause notices within two weeks.
Justice Irfan Saadat Khan and Justice Naeem Akhtar are the other members on the bench.
The court also called the details of Vawda's press conference he addressed at the National Press Club in Islamabad on May 15 (Wednesday).
At the outset of the proceedings, Additional Attorney General Aamir Rehman appeared before the court.
The chief justice asked the additional attorney general to inform the court whether or not contempt of court took place in Vawda’s press conference.
He replied that the relevant part of the video that he got his hands on had no sound, adding that he heard some of it in a news bulletin.
The court, while instructing Faisal Vawda and Mustafa Kamal to file their responses within two weeks, adjourned the hearing until June 5.
Vawda said Thursday evening that he was ready to appear before an honest chief justice.
"I stand by what I said in the press conference [on Wednesday]. I did not mention any judge's name. If you accuse me, you'll have to provide evidence,” the senator said in a statement.
Vawda stated that he had been singled out, despite Sindh Governor Kamran Tesorri, PML-N leader Talal Chaudhry, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal also speaking on the matter.
He said his 'crime' was merely raising questions.
In a press conference on Wednesday, Vawda stated that the high court judges must either provide evidence to support their accusations or refrain from vilifying state institutions.
The senator raised questions about assertions made by Islamabad High Court judge Babar Sattar, adding, "Merely making accusations isn't enough; evidence must be presented in court."
The senator assured that he would stand by the judges if evidence is presented, underlining the importance of exposing those meddling in judicial matters.
Vawda highlighted the sacrifices made by soldiers and policemen alike, questioning if the constitution mandates laying down of lives by them [police and military] alone.
He deplored that the way intelligence agencies were repeatedly mentioned, it seemed as if a state institution was being mocked.
Vawda also berated politicians, suspecting their involvement.
The senator called for an end to this maligning, emphasizing the importance of halting Pakistan's economic decline.
Vawda said that anyone who poses a challenge to Pakistan will face repercussions. “Those who show respect will receive double in return, while those who act inappropriately will face double the consequences.”
He advised against behind-the-scenes gossip, encouraging transparency and openness.
The former minister urged Justice Babar Sattar to provide proof of the alleged interference. He also called upon the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to intervene in the issue.
It may be recalled that in March, six of the eight Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges wrote a letter to the members of the Supreme Judicial Council regarding attempts to "pressure judges through the abduction and torture of their relatives, as well as secret surveillance inside their homes."
Later, in a letter written to IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq regarding the breach of his family’s personal data, Justice Babar Sattar stated that while hearing the audio leaks case, he issued notices to the heads of intelligence and investigation agencies, as well as the concerned ministries.
During the hearing of the case, he received messages on behalf of top officials in the security establishment asking him to ‘back off’ from extensive scrutiny of the existence and mode of surveillance, he wrote in his letter."

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Salute to wavda for reality and courage.

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If tail of sacred cow is dirty and foul smell is spreading wavda be given award for courageous notice