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ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday reserved its decision on the petition seeking to suspend the opinion of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) in the Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza case.
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani heard the case. During the hearing, an incomplete response was submitted to the court by the Council of Islamic Ideology, on which the court directed the council to submit a complete response and satisfy the court regarding its jurisdiction.
Justice Kayani inquired whether the Council of Islamic Ideology is an advisory body? Who approached you to give an opinion? The court further observed that if we do something, a new trend will start in the country, the parliament has its own power and it is an independent institution.
The court also asked whether the council can give its opinion to anyone other than the legislature, the president or the governor of the province? The council officials said that the appointment of the chairman of the council has not been made yet, so more time should be given to submit the reply.
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani inquired whether the recommendation for a new appointment has been sent? To which the council officials said that the recommendation has been sent and the appointment of the chairman is expected soon. The court adjourned the hearing till December 4.