CJP expresses anger at Larkana sessions judge, throws mobile phone on desk
June 23, 2018
LARKANA: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday expressed anger at an additional district and sessions court judge and ordered his immediate transfer.
During a surprise visit to the sessions court in Larkana, Justice Nisar expressed anger after he spotted the mobile phone of Additional District and Sessions Judge Gul Zameer Solangi on his desk.
The chief justice picked up the mobile phone of the judge and threw it on his desk. The CJP warned the sessions judge to leave his mobile phone in his room during hearings.
Justice Nisar also questioned the judge regarding the case that was being heard. However, the sessions judge failed to provide satisfactory answers angering the chief justice.
Ordering his immediate transfer, the chief justice remarked, “We cannot compromise on judicial respect.”
Justice Nisar was accompanied by Sindh High Court Chief Justice Ahmed Ali Shaikh during the visit.
Earlier today, Justice Nisar paid a visit to Chandka Medical College and Hospital where he reviewed the infrastructure and cleanliness situation of various departments.
Annoyed at the poor laboratory conditions and garbage dumps around the Urology department, the chief justice reprimanded the hospital administration for poor management and directed the medical superintendent to ensure cleanliness.
CJP Nisar also directed the medical staff to ensure quality treatment for patients.
The top judge also visited Shaikh Zayed Hospital and Police Headquarters Larkana.
- An earlier version of this story had mentioned the judge's name as Shyam Lal. The error is regretted.
