Tag: Judicial Accountability
-
Nonprofit Alleges Bullying by Federal Appeals Court Judge: Clerks Speak Out
Overview of the Allegation A nonprofit advocacy group for law clerks has filed a formal misconduct complaint accusing a federal appeals court judge of bullying and mistreating her clerks. The complaint, unusual in its scale and specificity, sheds light on the pressures and power dynamics that shape the clerkship experience in the federal judiciary. The…
-
Malaysia’s 1MDB Verdict: Najib Razak’s High Court Decisionants
Overview: A Landmark Verdict in Malaysia’s 1MDB Trial The High Court is set to deliver the long-awaited verdict in Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s RM2.8 billion 1MDB corruption trial, a case that has dominated Malaysia’s political and legal discourse for more than seven years. The decision, handed down by Trial Judge Justice [Name], is expected to…
-
IHC Resumes Hearing on Petition Against Justice Jahangiri
Islamabad High Court Resumes Hearing on Petition Challenging Justice Jahangiri The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to resume hearings on a petition challenging the degree of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri. A two-member bench, led by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, is convening to review arguments related to the courter’s credentials and related judicial…
-
IHC to Resume Hearing on Petition Challenging Justice Jahangiri’s Degree
Overview: IHC Takes Up Petition Challenging a Judicial Degree The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to resume hearings today on a petition that challenges the degree and qualifications of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri. A two-member bench, led by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, will hear arguments and review the allegations surrounding the justice’s…
-
SC Approves 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability for All Judiciary Members
SC Approves 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability The Supreme Court has formally approved the 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability (CJCA), a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen the standards governing the judiciary. The CJCA outlines essential principles that members of the judiciary must uphold, including independence, integrity, impartiality, propriety, equality, competence, diligence,…
-
IHC CJ Issues Contempt Warning to Imaan Mazari Over ‘Dictator’ Remark
Background of the Incident The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has found itself in the spotlight following a contentious interaction between Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and renowned rights activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir. During a session, Mazari referred to the Chief Justice as a “dictator,” prompting immediate backlash from the court, which has now warned…
-
STF Approves Majority to Condemn Braga Netto for Democratic Violation
STF’s Condemnation of Walter Braga Netto On October 10, 2023, history was made as the Supreme Federal Court (STF) voted to condemn former Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff, Walter Braga Netto, over accusations of attempting to abolish Brazil’s Democratic Rule of Law. This decision underscores the court’s commitment to upholding democratic principles amidst…