President’s nomination: SC decision on stay order plea likely tomorrow

CNews ISLAMABAD: A 10-member larger bench of the Supreme Court adjourned hearing of the constitutional petitions, challenging validation of General Musharraf’s nomination papers in the presidential election, till tomorrow (Friday).Counsel of Justice Wajihuddin, Hamid Khan Advocate in his arguments Thursday pleaded for stay order about presidential election. Attorney General Malik Qayyum opposed the plea and contended that the presidential election being held in accordance with the constitution and the law. Justice Javed Iqbal said that the plea for stay order will be decided tomorrow. Earlier, in the morning Justice Javed Iqbal in his remarks during the hearing said why not a contempt of court notice is issued to Justice (retd) Wajihuddin on his continuous objections over formation of the Supreme Court bench.He said Justice (retd) Wajihuddin has objected over five judges of the bench, will he wants constitution of the bench according to his desire? He asked why not a contempt of court notice is issued to Justice (retd) Wajihuddin.Counsel of Justice Wajih, Hamid Khan Advocate said he was unaware what his client has said but he apologizes if the statement is contemptuous.The bench consists of Justice Javed Iqbal, Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar, Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday, Justice Muhammad Nawaz Abbasi, Justice Faqir Muhammad Khokhar, Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, Justice Nasirul Mulk, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, Justice Syed Jamshed Ali and Justice Ghulam Rabbani. The lawyers’ presidential candidate Justice (retd) Wajihuddin and Peoples Party’s candidate Makhdoom Amin Fahim have filed constitutional petitions against the election commission’s decision under Article 184-3 of the constitution.