LAHORE:Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of Lahore High Court (LHC) has resigned from his office.

He has tendered resignation on personal reasons and health problems. He has informed President in this regard through a letter. It has been said in the letter that the health problems in connection with the recent surgery are also included in the reasons for resignation.

His services at Islamabad High Court and Lahore High Court are part of memorable phases of his life.

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani wrote in his letter he disposed of more than 23,000 cases of various categories during his tenure and he worked for safeguarding constitution and defending basic rights.

It was further said in the letter 26th and 27th constitutional amendments have compromised the independence and institutional integrity of the High Courts.

He said he is concerned over growing interference of administration in the appointment and transfer of judges. The public confidence has been eroded in judicial independence and fairness of judicial process, he added.