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SJC dismisses five complaints against CJP Yahya Afridi
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SJC dismisses five complaints against CJP Yahya Afridi

ARY News · May 21, 2026, 10:47 AM

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  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has unanimously dismissed five complaints filed against Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday, ARY News reported.
  • According to the SJCl, the complaints were related to various matters from 2016, 2022, and 2025, including allegations concerning judicial decisions and appointments.
  • One complaint, numbered 246/2016, alleged violations of merit during judicial appointments made while Justice Yahya Afridi was serving in the gigh court.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has unanimously dismissed five complaints filed against Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday, ARY News reported.

According to the SJCl, the complaints were related to various matters from 2016, 2022, and 2025, including allegations concerning judicial decisions and appointments.

One complaint, numbered 246/2016, alleged violations of merit during judicial appointments made while Justice Yahya Afridi was serving in the gigh court.

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