Pakistan, March 18 -- Pakistan's judicial history is a treasure trove of astonishing decisions, extraordinary narratives and unmatched tales of judicial creativity, starting with Chief Justice Muhammad Munir right up to Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. Even the most brilliant legal minds struggle to pinpoint the crown jewel of this dubious legacy.

While there is no dearth of contentious figures in the judiciary, Justice Athar Minallah deserves special mention for his tendency to deliver remarks that blur the line between judicial probity and sheer absurdity.

His remark during the hearing of Nawaz Sharif's bail appeal for medical treatment abroad left legal professionals and the public at large totally aghast, as it seemed less about law and...