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A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Ifikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and comprising Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Ameer Hani Muslim was hearing the missing persons’ case today.
During today’s proceedings, the court issued contempt of court notice to IG FC on failing to appear before the bench after he was notified thrice. Also, Irfan Qadir appeared on behalf of the IG FC without the power of attorney.
CJ Iftikhar remarked that he could not be granted any relaxation without appearing in the court.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif appeared before the bench and requested to hold in-camera briefing of the case due its sensitive nature. Replying to this, the CJ Iftikhar asked him to first produce the 30 missing persons and then agreed to hold in-camera briefing in judge’s chamber.
The SC, then, gave 30 minutes time to the defence minister to consult Attorney General Munir A Malik in the case.
AG Munir told the court that the government could not ascertain about the whereabouts of the remaining missing persons, and then pleaded to hold in-camera hearing.
Defence Minister told that the status of 5-7 persons is known till now but the gathered information can’t be exchanged with everyone due to its crucial nature. He further said that it will take some time to find out about the missing persons and assured the court that the government doesn’t intend to delay the case.
On Wednesday, the SC gave the government time till December 5 to present the remaining missing persons.
The IG FC was also ordered to appear before the apex court or to face the action against him.(GNN)(Thenews)(Geo)(GNN National)
