ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has adjourned contempt of court proceedings against those involved in a social media campaign targeting Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri.
The court, taking notice of the campaign, has formed a full court bench to hear the matter. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq presided over the bench, which will include all judges except Justice Jahangiri.
Notices were issued to PEMRA, PTA, FIA, and three journalists: Gharida Farooqi, Hassan Ayub Khan, and Ammar Solangi.
During the hearing, Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb noted the impression that the government might be behind the campaign, as neither the Attorney General nor the Law Minister had commented on it.
However, Chief Justice Farooq emphasized that any campaign against judges would not be tolerated.
The decision follows strong condemnation from the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) of the social media campaign against Justice Jahangiri.
In an emergency meeting, the IHCBA’s executive committee issued a statement condemning the “malicious” campaign, describing Justice Jahangiri as a “competent and hardworking judge.”
The IHCBA highlighted Justice Jahangiri’s distinguished career as a lawyer and Deputy Attorney General, affirming its unwavering belief in the independence and autonomy of the judiciary.
The full court bench will convene shortly to hear the contempt of court case related to the social media campaign against Justice Jahangiri.
