The full-court reference, which was to be held today to honour the outgoing Supreme Court (SC) Judge Justice Mushir Alam, has now been cancelled on account of the coronavirus pandemic, reported 24HDNews channel on Tuesday.

It is pertinent to mention here that Justice Alam is set to retire today.

Pakistan Bar Council has already excused itself from hosting a dinner in honour of the outgoing judge.

Following the retirement of Justice Alam, the strength of judges in the SC will be reduced to 16.

Reporter Amanat Gishkori