LHC judge recuses himself from hearing Bushra Bibi's petition

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LHC's Justice Amjad Rafique has recused himself from hearing Bushra Bibi's petition.
The judge cited his prior involvement in the case as a lawyer.
The petition seeks details of all cases registered against the former first lady.

Story so far

A hearing at the Lahore High Court for Bushra Bibi's petition, which seeks complete details of all legal cases filed against her, was adjourned after a judge recused himself. Justice Amjad Rafique, a member of the two-judge bench, stepped down, explaining that he had previously represented parties in the case as a lawyer. The matter has been referred back to the registrar to be placed before a new bench.

Latest development

A Lahore High Court judge, Justice Amjad Rafique, has recused himself from a two-member bench set to hear a petition filed by Bushra Bibi. The judge stated it would be inappropriate for him to hear the case as he had previously been involved as a lawyer.

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Ayesha Khokhar 8 days ago

A necessary step to avoid any potential conflict of interest. It is reassuring to see the judicial process upholding its own standards of impartiality.

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