ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday accepted Senator Faisal Vawda and Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Syed Mustafa Kamal’s unconditional apologies in the contempt case filed against them.
The contempt case against Vawda and Kamal was heard by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. Both politicians had delivered strongly worded press conferences criticising the judiciary earlier in May. Vawda emphasised the necessity of evidence before levelling allegations, while Kamal aimed to establish ethical standards for judges, insisting that justice could “only be bought”. On June 26, Senator Faisal Vawda submitted an apology to the SC of Pakistan in a contempt of court case.
Vawda, in his second written response to the court, expressed his utmost respect for the judiciary. Vawda stated, “Following the court proceedings on June 5, I met with religious scholars to understand the role of a senator. I was advised to stand by justice, even if it is against my own kin.”
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has also issued contempt notice to 34 TV channels on June 4 for airing ‘anti-judiciary press conferences’ of Senator Faisal Vawda and MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal.
As the hearing for the case commenced today, CJP Isa asked Senator Vawda, “Have you also apologised?” Vawda responded in affirmative saying he had submitted an unconditional apology.
Mustafa Kamal’s counsel Barrister Farogh Naseem then stated that his client had also apologised and expressed regret during a press conference. –Agencies
