Karachi University confirms cancellation of Justice Jahangiri’s law degree
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday ordered the removal of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri from office, ruling that he was ineligible at the time of his appointment and directing that he be formally de-notified.
Court Declares Appointment Invalid
According to the court’s verdict, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri did not meet the legal requirements to serve as a judge, as he was not eligible as an advocate when he was appointed to the bench. The court ordered that a copy of the decision be forwarded to the Ministry of Law for further action.
University Records Reveal Serious Irregularities
During the hearing, the registrar of Karachi University appeared before the court and presented official records. The registrar informed the bench that Justice Jahangiri had appeared in the LLB examination using a forged enrolment number and had passed his papers during a suspension period.
The registrar further stated that no academic records were available from the relevant college, adding that Karachi University has cancelled Justice Jahangiri’s law degree following an internal review.
Justice Jahangiri Absent From Proceedings
Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri did not appear before the court during Thursday’s hearing as the bench delivered its ruling.
Appeal Filed Against Earlier IHC Order
It was also revealed that Justice Jahangiri had earlier filed an appeal in the Constitutional Court against a December 9 decision of a two-member IHC bench. In his petition, he argued that the application filed against him in the Islamabad High Court was not maintainable and requested that the writ petition be dismissed.
Despite the pending appeal, the IHC proceeded with the case and issued its decisive order, effectively ending Justice Jahangiri’s tenure.
The verdict marks a rare and significant judicial development, raising broader questions about judicial scrutiny, credential verification, and institutional accountability within Pakistan’s legal system.