SC Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Athar Minallah Tender Resignations Following Passage Of 27th Amendment

Supreme Court Justices Mansoor Ali Shah And Athar Minallah Submitted Their Resignations After The National Assembly Passed The 27th Constitutional Amendment. The Amendment, Aimed At Certain Judicial And Administrative Reforms, Sparked Debates Over Its Implications On Judicial Independence. The Resignations Highlight Concerns Within The Judiciary Regarding The Amendment’s Scope And Potential Impact On Checks And Balances. Both Justices Cited Principles Of Judicial Integrity And Institutional Autonomy As Motivations Behind Their Decision. Their Departure Marks A Significant Development In Pakistan’s Legal Landscape, Triggering Discussions On The Future Of Judicial Reforms And The Balance Of Power Between Branches Of Government.