A three-member bench comprising Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja, Justice Khilji Arif Hussain and Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan was hearing petition that had sought trial of Musharraf under Article 6 of Constitution. During the course of proceedings, Satti repeated the argument that his client was not satisfied with the present formation of the bench. Ahmad Raza Qasuri, Musharraf's lead counsel in the case, submitted during the hearing that the entire world was looking at the current matter with keen interest while the superior judiciary was dealing with the case as if it was of a trivial nature akin to litigation on two-and-half marlas of land.
Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja observed that judges knew what they had to do during the proceedings of the present matter and remarked that instead of giving his opinion, Qasuri should concentrate on pleading the case. "We do respect you as a senior counsel but cannot act in accordance with your wishes," Justice Khawaja stated.
Satti submitted that in 2000 even the incumbent Chief Justice took oath under the PCO and added that his client did not have any access to official documents now. Justice Khilji interrupted him and said he must not pass such remarks which could give birth to a perception that the court was standing between him and the official record. The court adjourned the hearing of case till April 25 (today).
NNI adds: Justice Jawwad S Khawaja remarked that the court will meet all the requirements of justice, a private television channel reported. Justice Jawwad remarked that all the requisites of justice would be met as the court had to follow the constitution and law. He continued saying that it was not their problem if "justice scares" some people "or make them happy or satisfied."
Musharraf's counsel Satti said his client intended to visit his ailing mother in Dubai. Justice Khawaja replied "every legal support will be provided to your client. We don't want him to face any kind of prejudice." "It is our duty to fulfil the demands of the law and to provide justice to all within the parameters of the Constitution," Justice Khawaja said in his remarks.