Islamabad (Web Desk): The Ministry of Law and Justice Tuesday issued notification regarding the retirement of Justice Shaukat Aziz Saddiqui, the former judge of Islamabad High Court (IHC), in light of the verdict of Supreme Court (SC).
“In pursuance of judgment of Supreme Court of Pakistan dated 22nd March 2024 and in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 195 of the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President of Pakistan is pleased to retire Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui Judge Islamabad High Court (IHC) on attaining the age of superannuation with effect from 30-06-2021,” the notification read.
Earlier on May 3, President Asif Ali Zardari, in light of the SC March 22, 2024 judgement, approved the issuance of retirement notification of Justice Siddiqui, on attaining the age of superannuation, i.e., with effect from June 30, 2021.
The president approved the issuance of retirement notification under Article 195 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
The president approved the proposals of the Ministry of Law and Justice on the prime minister’s advice.
Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui had been removed as IHC Judge, vide notification dated 11.10.2018, upon the recommendations of the Supreme Judicial Council of Pakistan, under Article 209(6) of the Constitution.