ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on Wednesday said that in the parliamentary form of government, the prime minister is the chief executive and his role in the process of judges' appointments cannot be restricted.
Chief Justice Iftikhar made these remarks during a hearing of petitions challenging the 18th Amendment.
A 17-judge full court was hearing the petitions challenging certain clauses in the amendment.
During the hearing, Chief Justice Iftikhar said that in case the government completes its five year term, the judicial commission will become defunct for a period of 90 days.
"Will judges' appointments and confirmations remain suspended for that period...institutions need to be functional under all circumstances," he said.
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