Published on, Sept. 25 -- September 25, 2025 8:56 AM

The Supreme Court ruled that the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) alone can investigate judges' misconduct. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail delivered an 11-page verdict stressing that judges cannot hold contempt proceedings against their peers. He warned that allowing such actions would create internal conflicts and weaken the judiciary's credibility.

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The judgment stated that all judges in superior courts have equal power and status. None can claim superiority or punish another. Justice Mandokhail explained that collegiality must be preserved to protect the justice system. He said targeting peers would create hostility, damage trust,...