JSC Fights Back After High Court Halts Judge Removal

JSC has been a subject of a fierce fight with various lawyers over the conduct of several judges, but met a roadblock this month while attempting to discipline judges...

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appealed a High Court ruling from December 19 that halted its ability to process petitions for the removal of judges. The JSC expressed dissatisfaction, stating the ruling constrains its constitutional mandate to ensure judicial independence and accountability.

The High Court ruling cited the JSC's use of "undocumented and unpredictable internal procedures" and its failure to gazette regulations for processing petitions.
The primary organization involved is the Judicial Service Commission.
The JSC maintains that its processing of judge removal petitions is within its constitutional mandate under Article 168 and Article 172.

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