Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial has clarified that his remark “good to see you Imran Khan” carried no political implication. He clarified the matter after receiving intense backlash for welcoming PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan to the Supreme Court.
According to the details, CJP Bandial made the remarks during the hearing of a civil case. Addressing lawyer Asghar Sabswari during the hearing of a civil case CJP Bandial stressed the importance of good manners.
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CJP Bandial said that everyone deserves respect while lamenting that he was subjected to criticism for offering a simple greeting to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He also added that ethics and morals are important for everyone.
“I hold everyone in high esteem as respect and courteousness are important for everybody,” CJP Bandial remarked, adding that without these two aspects, there is no fun.
Good to see you, this is what I say to everyone, I was criticized for saying Good to see you, I respect everyone, there is no fun without manners and manners, by Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandial. Explanation of the criticism for saying Good to see you to Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI ! pic.twitter.com/1pDkSs7cpg
— Asad Kharal (@AsadKharal) May 16, 2023
CJP Umar Ata Bandial became the target of much criticism, especially from the PDM-led coalition government after he welcomed Imran Khan to the Supreme Court for a hearing against his arrest.
When the hearing resumed, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial told Imran Khan, “It is good to see you.” Furthermore, during that hearing, the SC declared Imran Khan’s arrest from the IHC premises unlawful and ordered his immediate release.
Later, the federal cabinet held a meeting taking notice of the rioting incidents that erupted in Pakistan after Imran Khan’s arrest and said that terrorism and anti-nationalism are not acceptable under any circumstances.
The meeting also strongly condemned the words of the chief justice including “Good to see you” and said that this expression of a person sitting on the highest seat of justice in a corruption case is a shameful blemish on the forehead of justice. Addressing the cabinet, PM Shehbaz disapproved of the “double standards of justice.”
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