A reign of fascist terror against your own people has been unleashed by the traitors Gen Munir and the Corps Commanders of the Pakistan army on the pretext of punishing the miscreants who attacked military buildings and installations on 9th May.
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Pak SC is entirely responsible for the crisis in Pakistan: Justice Katju’s article
The PDM is no doubt to blame for defying the court order, but the greater blame rests squarely on the Supreme Court for buckling under pressure, surrendering to blackmail by the PDM, and developing cold feet when it came to doing its duty to enforce the Constitution.
Holding National and Provincial Assemblies elections together in Pakistan
The Pakistani people are not fools. They know that Imran Khan is basically honest, while the PDM are a gang of dacoits and that is why PDM is opposing elections to avoid facing the wrath of the people and being routed at the polls.
Why will Justice Katju observe Roza tomorrow? learn from him
This does not mean that non-Muslims must change their religion and become Muslims. It is just a symbolic act, to show our respect and solidarity with our Muslim brethren, who are often vilified.
High Noon for the Pakistan Supreme Court
By Justice Markandey Katju ” Nahin kuch subha-o-zunnaar ke phande mein geerai Wafadaari mein sheikh-o-barhaman ki aazmaaish hai ” Mirza Ghalib Today, 19th April, will be the High Noon for the Pakistan Supreme Court, the day when it will be tested for its wafaadaari ( faithfulness ) to the Pakistan Constitution. the day…… Continue reading High Noon for the Pakistan Supreme Court
Why does Justice Markandey Katju observe a fast on the last Friday of every Ramzan?
Justice Markandey Katju appeals to all non-Muslims all over the world to do the same.
The legal developments in Pakistan
At any event, the Court must show that violation of the Constitution and court orders will not be tolerated, otherwise the rule of law will collapse and chaos and jungle raj set in.
Does Chief Justice of Pakistan Bandial have balls?
The then CJP Iftikhar Choudhry had the balls to dismiss then PM Yusuf Raza Gilani for contempt of court. The question is: does the present CJP Bandial have similar balls?
Golden Jubilee of Pakistan Constitution
In the present charged political atmosphere in Pakistan, and when there is a clear confrontation between the Supreme Court which is determined to uphold the Constitution, and the PDM Govt
Is Pakistan heading towards civil war? What is Justice Katju’s opinion?
PDM Govt is under the law, not above it. The supreme law of the land in Pakistan is its Constitution, and Article 224(2) is part of it, which the Supreme Court is duty bound to enforce. It is the Constitution which protects the people of Pakistan in peace and security, and failure to enforce it will lead to chaos, jungle raj, and may even result in civil war.
Has Pakistan descended into a state of Matsya Nyaya? Writes Justice Katju
Article 5 of the Pakistan Constitution says that all citizens are under obligation to obey the Constitution and the laws, and Article 190 says that the executive authorities (which would include the Federal Cabinet) will act in aid of the Supreme Court. But the Pakistan Govt in essence has said it will not comply with these provisions.
PDM leaders are behaving like goondas
The Court should hold the PDM Govt as not being ‘sadiq-o-amin’ and sack it, as it too has committed gross contempt of court.
Pakistan: What is there to decide?
As regards the petition in the Pakistan Supreme Court against the postponement of the elections, the hearing has been going on for the last 5 days, but was there anything to decide?
What is going on in the Pakistan Supreme Court?
By Justice Markandey Katju I was a lawyer for 20 years in India and a Judge for another 20 years ( including being the Chief Justice of 3 High Courts and a Judge in the Indian Supreme Court ), but I can’t make head or tail of what is going on in the Pakistan Supreme…… Continue reading What is going on in the Pakistan Supreme Court?
Is the right to bear arms a fundamental right? Know from Justice Katju
the right to bear arms is embedded in Article 21 of the Constitution and hence it is a fundamental right. No doubt this right, like all fundamental rights, is subject to reasonable restrictions, but the reasonability of the restriction must be judged from the point of view of the prevailing social conditions and not in the abstract
Saad Hafiz’ pipe dream
Many well intentioned people, like Saad Hafiz, advocate removal of trade barriers between India and Pakistan. They forget that if trade barriers were lifted there would be integration of the economies of India and Pakistan, and economic integration is a precursor to political integration. For the same reason visa restrictions will not be lifted.
What did Justice Katju say about Kiren Rijiju’s remarks against some retired judges?
Kiren Rijju’s remarks against some retired judges: Justice Katju believes the Supreme Court judgment striking down the National Judicial Appointment Commission Act was erroneous.
The old is dead, the new is powerless to be born
India needs a radical transformation, and creation of new state institutions, modern-minded patriotic political leaders having scientific ideas
Does Article 14 apply to illegalities?
I cannot believe that a senior lawyer like Mr Abhishek Manu Singhvi did not know of this settled legal position : Justice Katju
The Pied Piper of Pakistan
does Imran Khan have any solution to Pakistan’s massive problems of widespread poverty, unemployment, malnutrition, price rise, etc? He has only glib rhetoric.