In the riveting world of judicial intricacies, where every word carries the weight of the law, a recent exchange of letters between Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Ijazul Ahsan has added a touch of drama to the usually sober proceedings of the Supreme Court. What started as a dispute over committee consultations quickly escalated into a battle of words, leaving readers amused and bewildered.
In a letter dripping with thinly veiled displeasure, CJP Isa took Justice Ahsan to task for his sudden departure to Lahore on a Friday afternoon. The Chief Justice, it seems, is not one to take lightly to his colleagues clocking out early, especially when the nation's legal matters are at stake. "We are paid to work six days, not four and a half days," CJP Isa declared, a sentiment that probably resonates with many overworked individuals around the world.
The chief justice, displaying a flair for the dramatic, expressed disappointment at receiving Justice Ahsan's missive concerning the workings of the committee. In response, he reminded his esteemed colleague that the doors of communication were wide open. "My door is always open to all my colleagues," he wrote, emphasizing the availability of intercom and cell phones, though apparently not available enough to catch Justice Ahsan before his Lahore escapade.
In a humorous twist, CJP Isa recounted his attempts to reach out to Justice Ahsan, noting with a touch of sarcasm, "Immediately, on receipt of your letter I called you on the intercom, but it was not answered." One can almost picture the Chief Justice pacing the chambers, muttering about the elusive Justice Ahsan's disappearing act.
The exchange took an unexpected turn when CJP Isa delved into the intricacies of scheduling committee meetings. He defended the rescheduling of meetings to Thursdays, admitting it may have been a mistake. "If I did not want to consult either you or Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, would I have supported, believed, and imposed the process of consultation on myself?" he queried, leaving readers scratching their heads at the legal acrobatics.
Adding a touch of nostalgia, CJP Isa reminisced about the first order he signed, a momentous occasion where he committed to consulting with his two senior colleagues. "And, if I did not want to abide by what we decided in the Committee meetings, would I have its working/decisions minuted and then have them uploaded on the Supreme Court website?" he mused, perhaps challenging Justice Ahsan to a duel of minuted decisions.
In a final flourish, CJP Isa addressed Justice Ahsan's "uncalled-for allegations" with a hint of exasperation. He offered a solution to the ongoing tiff, inviting Justice Ahsan to propose suggestions for bench reconstitution and even proposed a meeting via video link. A diplomatic end to a letter that danced on the tightrope between serious legal matters and courtroom theatrics.
As the legal saga unfolds, one can't help but appreciate the unexpected humor injected into the usually stoic world of judicial proceedings. It seems even the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court are not immune to a bit of wit and whimsy.
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