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Justice Qazi Faez Isa Clarifies Misinterpretations Regarding Handshake Incident with Chief Justice Bandial

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Justice Qazi Faez Isa clarifies misconceptions surrounding the handshake incident with Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial at the oath taking ceremony of Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rahman as the Federal Shariat Court Chief Justice
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Justice Isa Refutes Awkward Handshake Narrative

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Justice Qazi Faez Isa, the senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, has issued a clarification to reject "erroneous interpretations" in the media regarding the recent handshake incident with Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial. He firmly rebutted the notion that the captured moment in the video was awkward, asserting that he had already exchanged greetings with Chief Justice Bandial before the camera captured the scene.

Clarification Note Provides Detailed Account of Events

In a clarification note issued by Justice Isa, he explained the sequence of events at the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rahman as the Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court. Justice Isa stated that immediately after the ceremony's conclusion, he first greeted and congratulated Justice Rahman's wife, where he also met Chief Justice Bandial and exchanged greetings. He then proceeded to greet Justice Rahman, clarifying that he had already greeted Chief Justice Bandial before the recorded moment.

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Justice Isa Calls for Factually Correct Reporting

Justice Isa emphasized the importance of accurate reporting and urged against propagating factually incorrect stories. He stated that such stories cause unnecessary misgivings and harm. Justice Isa shared his personal experience of being the target of sponsored false stories and highlighted the negative consequences of spreading misinformation.

Strong Assertion of Upholding the Constitution

Addressing the allegations of intentionally creating a separate group within the Supreme Court, Justice Isa vehemently denied such claims. He stated that he stands by his oath of office to defend and uphold the Constitution of Pakistan and cannot concur with anything less. Justice Isa emphasized that garnishing facts to create a controversial narrative is damaging to the institution.

Justice Qazi Faez Isa's clarification aims to provide a factual account of the handshake incident and dispel any misinterpretations or misconceptions that may have arisen. By highlighting the importance of accurate reporting and defending the integrity of the Supreme Court, Justice Isa seeks to uphold the values and principles of justice within the judicial system.

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