Now rule of law will take its course, says CJP

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Monday sought detailed viewpoint of the government over defunct PCO judges, Geo News reported.

Seven-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry conducted hearing on petition filed by six PCO judges against their indiction in contempt of court charges.

During the hearing, counsel of defunct judges gave his arguments.

Chief Justice in his remarks said that nation has faced so many martial laws, adding that now rule of law would take its course.

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry further said that Article 6 is present against those whoever break the constitution.

He directed AG to submit the detailed viewpoint after consultation with the government.

Later, the hearing was adjourned till April 04.