The Supreme Judicial Council Friday dismissed 30 out of 35 complaints while seeking comments in the remaining five complaints, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
A meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, Chief Justice of Pakistan/Chairman Supreme Judicial Council at Supreme Court Islamabad.
The meeting was attended by Mr Justice Mansoor All Shah, Mr Justice Munib Akhtar, Mr Justice Aamir Farooq, Chief Justice Islamabad High Court and Mr Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar, Chief Justice High Court of Balochistan.
The Council discussed the agenda regarding amendments in the Code of Conduct of Judges under Article 209(8) of the Constitution and Supreme Judicial Council Procedure of Enquiry 2005.
The Council constituted a committee headed by Hon'ble Mr Justice Munib Akhtar to propose amendments to the Code of Conduct and Procedure of Enquiry.
The Council examined 35 complaints filed by different individuals under Article 209 of the Constitution. Out of which 30 complaints were filed whereas comments in 5 complaints were sought.
Reporter: Amanat Gishkori