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Ch. Tariq Farooq vs Sheikh Masood Iqbal Ss — 2025 PCrLJ 1994 SUPREME-COURT-AZAD-KASHMIR

Case information

Citation
2025 PCrLJ 1994 SUPREME-COURT-AZAD-KASHMIR
Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year
2025
Reporter
PCRLJ
Parties
Ch. Tariq Farooq vs Sheikh Masood Iqbal Ss

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Judgment text as reported

Ch. Tariq Farooq VS Sheikh Masood Iqbal Ss. 3 & 7---Contempt of Court proceedings---Scope---Contempt petition had been filed by the petitioner seeking initiation of contempt of Court proceedings against the respondents on account of the use of derogatory language in their written statements, particularly the phrase "abuse of process of Court" which was used in reference to the Supreme Court's final decision in a case---Held: Respondent No.1 (Advocate General) holding a constitutional office as such, was expected to exhibit the highest standard of professionalism and respect towards judicial institutions---Leaving aside the matter of contempt of this Court, the written statement filed by said respondent before the High Court contained language unbecoming of his office, including the use of the word "rascal" in reference to the petitioner---Such conduct was entirely unacceptable, particularly from an officer of his stature---Similarly, respondent No.2, being an officer of the Court, was duty-bound to uphold and enhance the dignity of the Court rather than engaging in conduct that undermined it---Language employed in his written statement was not only inappropriate but also amounted to a direct affront to the authority of this Court---Thus, the conduct of the respondents warranted the imposition of the maximum penalty under contempt of Court laws---However, while showing grace and in consideration of their unconditional apologies and expressions of remorse, Supreme Court observed that it would be appropriate to accept their apologies and drop the contempt proceedings with a warning to be careful in future.

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