Four Supreme Court judges have written to the Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, which calls for a delay in the appointment of new judges, Express News reported.

The letter addressed to the President of the Legal Commission emphasized the importance of forming a full court to tackle the issue of legal appointments and the ongoing constitutional change.

It expressed concern about the potential complications that arise as a result of the upcoming legal appointments and their influence on the ongoing constitutional change.

The judges who signed the letter include Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, Justice Ayesha Malik and Justice ATHER MINALLAH.

The judges emphasized that the constitutional bench that heard the 26th change case should ideally be extended to a full court. They warned that if new judges are appointed, it could lead to a dispute over the composition of the full court.

They also referred to a recent case where three judges were transferred to Islamabad High Court, which required their resumption of oath in accordance with the Constitution.

In their letter, the judges emphasized the need for immediate attention to the constitutional change case, which suggested it should be heard by a full court to ensure transparency and impartiality.

They pointed out that the case had already been delayed and called for the next hearing of the case to be avoided any rushed appointments. The judges also expressed concern that any agreements made at this time could undermine public confidence in the legal process.

They also raised the critical question of how the full court would be composed if their request for a full court is given. They also questioned whether the newly appointed judges would be included in the full court and whether not whether the bench would still qualify as a real full court.

The letter also pointed out that if the current constitutional bench continues to hear the case, public confidence in the legal process may already be compromised, with concern about “legal packing” that arises in the public’s view.