6 Quotes by Ismael Khan

Since this is constitutional it does not impinge on the powers of Congress. Congress, however, must observe its own rules in the power of inquiry in aid of legislation while the rights of the witnesses should be respected.

She led a very active life. She has contributed a lot not only to the Judiciary but to the political life of the country.

I think the court considered that the trial will attract foreign journalists, so it is better that the case be heard in a more presentable court. We might be branded a kangaroo court if the trial were held in a rundown court.

During question hour, executive officials are not mandated to appear. But during an inquiry in aid of legislation, they are mandated to appear except when executive privilege is properly invoked by the president.

Each party will be given 10 days to put his arguments in writing. At the end of which time the court will consider the matter ready for decision. And you can expect a decision to be promulgated within one or two weeks from that time.

The hearing will be conducted tomorrow because of the transcendental importance of the issues involved. There is authority for the view that the court will decide the question even if it has been rendered moot.