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SJC dismisses complaint against IHC judge for 'influencing' hit-and-run case involving his son <p>ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has dismissed a complaint against Islamabad High Court (IHC) Judge Muhammad Asif, closing proceedings over allegations that he used his office to influence a hit-and-run case involving his underage son.</p> <p>On December 2 last year, a black sports utility vehicle (SUV), driven at high speed, allegedly by Justice Asif’s son, <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1958782"><u>struck</u></a> two girls travelling on a scooter near the Pakistan National Council of Arts in Islamabad. Both girls were killed in the incident.</p> <p>The judge’s son was remanded in police custody after the incident. A judicial magistrate ordered his release on December 6, 2025 after the victims’ families <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1959570"><u>pardoned him</u></a> in court, in accordance with provisions relating to <em>qisas</em> (retribution) and <em>diyat</em> (blood money) under the Pakistan Penal Code.</p> <p>The SJC — which is the constitutional body empowered to inquire into the conduct of superior court judges and recommend removal to the president if mi…

SJC dismisses complaint against IHC judge - The Nation Get Alerts ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has dismissed a complaint filed against Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Muhammad Asif, who was accused of using his influence to pressure the families of two young women killed in a traffic accident involving his underage son.The complaint, submitted by retired Colonel Inam-ur-Rahim, alleged that Justice Asif misused his office to influence the investigation and legal proceedings, and pressured the victims’ families into a compromise that led to his son’s release on bail. The complaint further claimed that the judge used state machinery to coerce the heirs, amounting to a violation of the judicial code of conduct.The SJC took up the matter during its meeting on May 14 and formally notified the complainant of its decision. The council has not publicly disclosed detailed reasons behind its decision to dismiss the complaint. With this dismissal, the proceedings against Justice Asif before the Supreme Judicial Council have effectively concluded.The case stems from a December 2025 incident in which a speeding black SUV allegedly driven by Justice Asif’s 16-year-old son, …

SJC dismisses complaint against IHC Judge Muhammad Asif Updated on 29 Jun 26, 15:50:08 PKT Summary Supreme Judicial Council dismissed a complaint against IHC Judge Muhammad Asif over alleged influence in a hit-and-run case. ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The Supreme Judicial Council has dismissed a complaint against Justice Muhammad Asif of the Islamabad High Court, ending proceedings over allegations that he used his judicial position to influence a hit-and-run case involving his underage son. The complaint stemmed from a fatal accident on December 2 last year, when a speeding black SUV, allegedly driven by Justice Asif’s son, struck two girls riding a scooter near the Pakistan National Council of the Arts. Both victims died in the incident. Following the accident, the judge’s son was taken into police custody. On December 6, 2025, a judicial magistrate ordered his release after the victims’ families pardoned him in court under provisions related to qisas and diyat under Pakistani law. The council, which is constitutionally empowered to investigate the conduct of superior court judges and recommend removal in cases of proven misconduct, reviewed the matter during its May 14 meeting and l…

IHC Judge Cleared as Judicial Council Rejects Misconduct Complaint in ... The Supreme Judicial Council has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed against Justice Muhammad Asif Reki following the fatal road accident involving his teenage son, Abuzar, which claimed the lives of two young women in Islamabad last December. The complaint, submitted by Colonel (Retd) Inam-ur-Rahim Advocate, accused the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge of allegedly using his influence after the December 2025 accident at Islamabad’s Secretariat Chowk, where his 16-year-old son allegedly struck two girls riding a scooter, killing them on the spot. The petition sought an inquiry into the judge’s conduct under Article 209 of the Constitution and requested his removal from office over alleged misconduct. According to reports, the complainant alleged that Justice Asif misused state machinery to pressure the victims’ families into reaching a compromise and questioned the manner in which bail was granted to his son. The petition also claimed the judge failed to provide timely assistance to one of the victims after the crash. However, the Supreme Judicial Council has now dismissed the complaint, effectively …

Imaan Mazari moves SJC against IHC CJ after female judge stripped of ... September 16, 2025 Staff Report September 16, 2025 ISLAMABAD:Advocate Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir on Tuesday approached the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) against Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar, after the court administration stripped Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz of her authority to entertain harassment complaints soon after she took cognizance of Mazari’s complaint against him. Last week, Justice Dogar had warned Mazari of a contempt of court case and reportedly made remarks along the lines of “getting a hold of her.” His conduct drew condemnation from multiple lawyers’ bodies, which demanded his dismissal as IHC chief justice. Following this, Mazari filed a complaint before the IHC’s workplace harassment committee and submitted a misconduct reference against him before the SJC. After Justice Imtiaz took up her complaint, the IHC administration de-notified her as the “competent authority” and replaced her with Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas, effectively removing her powers to hear harassment cases. In a post on X, Mazari said she had filed an addendum to her original SJC complaint foll…

SJC trashes complaint accusing IHC Judge Asif of 'Abuse of Power' in ... ISLAMABAD – Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) dismissed complaint filed against Islamabad High Court Justice Muhammad Asif, bringing an end to proceedings over allegations that the judge attempted to influence family of victims in deadly traffic accident case. The complaint was rejected during the SJC’s meeting held on June 22, and the council has formally notified the complainant, retired Colonel Inam ur Rahim, of its decision. The complaint accused Justice Asif of allegedly exerting pressure on families of women who lost their lives in a traffic accident. It also alleged that the judge used his influence in connection with the case. However, after considering the matter, the Supreme Judicial Council decided to dismiss the complaint. No further action has been announced against the Islamabad High Court judge. The council has not publicly disclosed the detailed reasons behind its decision. With the complaint now dismissed, the proceedings before the Supreme Judicial Council in this matter have effectively concluded. Last year in December, a judicial magistrate granted bail to the son of Islamabad High Court (IHC…