The Islamabad High Court adjourned contempt of court proceedings against those involved in a social media campaign targeting Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri.

The court took notice of the campaign and has formed a full court bench to hear the matter. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq presided over the bench, which will include all judges except Justice Jahangiri.

The court issued notices to PEMRA, PTA, FIA and three journalists Gharida Farooqi, Hassan Ayub Khan and Ammar Solangi.

During the hearing, Justice Mian Gul Hassan AUrangzeb observed that it there was an impression that the government was behind the campaign as neither the Attorney General nor the law minister had said anything.

However, the chief justice remarked that any cmapaign against judges would not be tolerated.

The decision comes after the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) strongly condemned the social media campaign against Justice Jahangiri.

In an emergency meeting of the IHCBA’s executive committee, a statement was issued expressing condemnation of the “malicious” social media campaign against Justice Jahangiri, who is described as a “competent and hardworking judge.”

The IHCBA highlighted Justice Jahangiri’s distinguished career as a lawyer and Deputy Attorney General, emphasizing its unwavering belief in the independence and autonomy of the judiciary.

The full court bench will convene shortly to hear the contempt of court case related to the social media campaign against Justice Jahangiri.