Concern at social media campaign against judge.

LAHORE -- Former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association Syed Ali Zafar has expressed concern over speculations in social media surrounding the case of a sitting judge of the apex court, Justice Qazi Faez Isa.

He states the speculations have the effect of lowering the prestige of the court, the judicial system and the Constitution.

Mr Zafar, who also heads Insaf Lawyers' Forum-Pakistan, believes that the reason for the speculations is that the short order in the case is not clear to many.

In a statement issued to the media, he states that proceedings for misconduct of a judge of the apex court should generally take place quietly by his peer judges without involving the media. He explains that this is necessary for judicial independence and maintenance of public respect towards a judge.

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