Rift in LHC judges over fresh oath offer

LAHORE - The Federal Government has formally contacted deposed judges of the Lahore High Court to seek their consent for reinstatement to their November 2 position if they are ready to take fresh oath under the Constitution, sources said.

The move has also created a rift among the judges as most of them are insisting on acceptance of fresh oath condition while others are sticking to the stance that the govt has laid a trap for them. Though the deposed judges are consulting each other on new development but it is impossible that they will come out with a consensus decision.

The sources said the govt changed its plan at the last moment to reinstate the judges through a Presidential order because PPP legal eagles had suggested that there were some complications involved in it.