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• Hafeezullah, May 5, 2009:

  It is a fundamental and inherent right of every citizen of the state to seek speedy and affordable justice, the provision of which becomes a state’s duty and responsibility. In this regard, the announcement of “New Judicial Policy of Pakistan” is welcomed by masses, among many of them were made waited into their pending cases in the courts for years. Since the higher rate of pendency of cases, uncertain time limit for courts decisions, remote accessibility to courts and affordability of legal fees were the main reasons for the demand of judicial reforms in the form of “Nizam-e-Adal Regulation” in Malakand division, the Supreme court of Pakistan’s realization for the need to bring reforms in the judiciary is opening the doors of justice to a common man.

  The New Judicial Policy’s effort in bringing out reforms through minimizing the pendency of cases rate, the allocation of specific time limits for specific cases and the provision for judges not to serve as acting governor, and for those currently serving in other departments on deputation to be summoned back to the courts are extremely welcoming.

  Since our judiciary is going through the phase of extensive reforms, other areas need to be considered for further efficiency. These include:

  1. The appointment and dismissal of the judges of Supreme Court and those of High courts needs to be very clear and acceptable to the every stakeholder of the state. This will require the amendment in the constitution by parliament.
  2. The practical implementation of the reforms introduced in the new policy is the most important task in this regard as justice in the real sense means justice not only been done, but seemed to have been done. This will really help to boost the public confidence in the judiciary.
  3. Code of ethics for judges needs to be revisited and needs to be brought about to the level comparable to that of judiciary in the most developed countries.
  4. Remuneration and benefits provided to the all judges needs to be of sufficiently high level to minimize the chances of corruption. The establishment of anti-corruption cell is a very good move by the higher court in this regard.
  5. There is also a need to bring improvements in the administration to ensure due dispensation of justice by the courts.
  6. The problems of uncertain time limit and the pendency rate of cases have been appropriately addressed in the new policy, but following should be re-addressed:
  (a). Establishment of new courts and increase in the number of specialized courts particularly in remote areas to make justice easily accessible to every citizen.
  (b). A reasonable maximum amount of legal fees needs to be specified for specified cases to make justice affordable.
  (c). There is a need for public awareness about courts legal system of the state to make dispensation of justice easily understandable for a common man.
  7. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Forums on each separate legal area needs to be established to encourage settlement and resolution of disputes through alternative means. This will also help in decreasing pendency rate.
  8. There is a need to respond to the complains and feedback timely and efficiently to redress the grievances of the masses quickly.
  9. Minimum numbers of jail inspections in a specified period by authorized judges needs to be prescribed to stop human rights violations and mal-practices in jails.

• Hafeezullah, May 5, 2009:

  Fair Justice Now…..

  It is a fundamental and inherent right of every citizen of the state to seek speedy and affordable justice, the provision of which becomes a state’s duty and responsibility. In this regard, the announcement of “New Judicial Policy of Pakistan” is welcomed by masses, among many of them were made waited into their pending cases in the courts for years. Since the higher rate of pendency of cases, uncertain time limit for courts decisions, remote accessibility to courts and affordability of legal fees were the main reasons for the demand of judicial reforms in the form of “Nizam-e-Adal Regulation” in Malakand division, the Supreme court of Pakistan’s realization for the need to bring reforms in the judiciary is opening the doors of justice to a common man.

  The New Judicial Policy’s effort in bringing out reforms through minimizing the pendency of cases rate, the allocation of specific time limits for specific cases and the provision for judges not to serve as acting governor, and for those currently serving in other departments on deputation to be summoned back to the courts are extremely welcoming.

  Since our judiciary is going through the phase of extensive reforms, other areas need to be considered for further efficiency. These include:

  1. The appointment and dismissal of the judges of Supreme Court and those of High courts needs to be very clear and acceptable to the every stakeholder of the state. This will require the amendment in the constitution by parliament.
  2. The practical implementation of the reforms introduced in the new policy is the most important task in this regard as justice in the real sense means justice not only been done, but seemed to have been done. This will really help to boost the public confidence in the judiciary.
  3. Code of ethics for judges needs to be revisited and needs to be brought about to the level comparable to that of judiciary in the most developed countries.
  4. Remuneration and benefits provided to the all judges needs to be of sufficiently high level to minimize the chances of corruption. The establishment of anti-corruption cell is a very good move by the higher court in this regard.
  5. There is also a need to bring improvements in the administration to ensure due dispensation of justice by the courts.
  6. The problems of uncertain time limit and the pendency rate of cases have been appropriately addressed in the new policy, but following should be re-addressed:
  (a). Establishment of new courts and increase in the number of specialized courts particularly in remote areas to make justice easily accessible to every citizen.
  (b). A reasonable maximum amount of legal fees needs to be specified for specified cases to make justice affordable.
  (c). There is a need for public awareness about courts legal system of the state to make dispensation of justice easily understandable for a common man.
  7. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Forums on each separate legal area needs to be established to encourage settlement and resolution of disputes through alternative means. This will also help in decreasing pendency rate.
  8. There is a need to respond to the complains and feedback timely and efficiently to redress the grievances of the masses quickly.
  9. Minimum numbers of jail inspections in a specified period by authorized judges needs to be prescribed to stop human rights violations and mal-practices in jails.

• zarmen, May 13, 2009:

  services indiscrimination by CSP’s should be treated other then the services tribunals. Bcoz this forum just award a relisf after a lenghty process. But the power abusers always live scot free. There should be an accountability machanicisim to deal with these PSP’s and CSP’s.

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