Summary CJP says that the judiciary will safeguard the rights of the minorities.
ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary Friday heard the case of murder of parents of a Christian youth, namely Adeel Masih.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary in his remarks said that it is responsibility of the state to safeguard the rights of its citizens, especially of the minorities, and if it fails to do so the judiciary will do it.
During the hearing, Advocate General of Punjab told the court that the two parties have reached an agreement, therefore, the accused be released on bail. At this, Supreme Court rejected the request for bail of the murderer refusing to accept the reconciliatory agreement between the two parties.
The Chief Justice remarked that the case would be decided on merit. Afterwards, the court adjourned hearing of the case till the first week of March.
