The counsel also alleged that the case against Justice Siddiqui has been fixed and heard at the behest of intelligence agencies, adding that the chief justice “is not independent”. Sit down, now”, says another member of SJC Justice Asif Saeed Khosa. Later, the SJC, resuming second open hearings on the alleged misconduct against IHC judge on Tuesday, deferred the proceedings for indefinite period. Justice Siddiqui’s counsel, Hamid Khan, stated that his client will not be available from August 9 to 22. Likewise, the chief justice made it clear that the SJC proceedings are not judicial but administrative in nature.

Source: The Express Tribune July 31, 2018 12:00 UTC