ISLAMABAD – Former Justice Shaukat Siddiqui has responded harshly over hisremoval from service by the President of Pakistan over recommendations ofSupreme Judicial Council.
In statement issued in response to the SJC’s recommendation of his removal,Justice Siddiqui said the decision was “not unexpected” for him, Dawn Newshas reported.
“When nothing came out of a baseless reference started in the name ofalleged refurbishment of [my] official residence about three years agodespite full effort, my address to a bar association was made thejustification for my removal.
“The reference was not heard in open court despite my demand and clearverdict of the Supreme Court, and neither was a commission formed toexamine the facts described in my speech.
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Justice Siddiqui said he will present his detailed stance before the public”very soon”.
