SJC session approves service rules 2025, reviews pending complaints

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), under the chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, has approved the draft of the Supreme Judicial council Service Rules 2025 and reviewed a total of 24 complaints.

According to a statement issued on Saturday, the meeting was attended by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar of the Supreme Court, along with Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum and Sindh High Court Chief Justice Junaid Ghaffar, who participated as council members.

The Council emphasized the need of further legal consideration over the amendments in the code of conduct and more consultations over the procedure of the inquiry.

The session reviewed the 24 complaints filed under Article 209 and 19 of them were unanimously dismissed. “Remaining five complaints were deferred for the time being”.

Sources said that the Supreme Judicial Council rejected a suggestion of making the names public after tackling complaints against the judges.

As a constitutionally empowered body, the SJC plays a vital role in addressing judicial complaints and overseeing performance to uphold the integrity of the justice system and bolster public trust.

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