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FCC has full authority to initiate contempt of court proceedings

April 09, 2026
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) is seen in this image. — Geo Tv/File
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) is seen in this image. — Geo Tv/File

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has held that under Article 204 of the Constitution, it has full authority to initiate contempt of court proceedings.

The court clarified that any attempt to influence judicial decisions or to write letters directly to judges is unacceptable and may lead to legal consequences.

A two-member bench headed by Justice Aamir Farooq, along with Justice Syed Arshad Hussain Shah on Tuesday announced its judgment in the case Siraj Ahmad vs Governor Punjab.

The court not only dismissed the petition but also issued a strict warning to the petitioner for interfering in judicial proceedings and writing direct letters to judges.