The judiciary's disciplinary council issued Thursday a ruling expelling Mount Lebanon Public Prosecutor Judge Ghada Aoun from the judiciary.

Aoun will appeal against the ruling, media reports said, which will halt its implementation until a final decision is taken by the Higher Judicial Council.

Meanwhile, a group of lawyers and protestors rallied in front of the Justice Palace to support Aoun ahead of the disciplinary council's session.

"Judge Aoun will resume her duties after filing an appeal, until a final decision is taken," a lawyer said.

Aoun was expelled after Judge Jamal al-Hajjar summoned her for legal "violations" including media and social media statements, as judges are not allowed to make public comment on their cases.