Judicial Commission controversy
“Disagreements have often occurred between the chief justice of India and the most senior judge of the court who, historically, have been unable to get along”. — Abhinav Chandrachud, Supreme…
Forgetting the dharna ‘Judicial Commission’
The final report of the General Election 2013 Inquiry Commission has had its fifteen minutes. This is an impressive feat. It can now join the pantheon of models of Pakistan’s…
Judicial commission at work
It is advisable not to comment on the proceedings of the Judicial Commission. The honourable judges have told us not to. Also, the commission has just started its work. There…
Need for judicial performance commission
In many parts of the world, individuals which may include Unions, dissatisfied with judicial conduct have a right of access to a Judicial Ombudsman or a Judicial Performance Commission. It…
Need for judicial performance commission
In many parts of the world, individuals which may include Unions, dissatisfied with judicial conduct have a right of access to a Judicial Ombudsman or a Judicial Performance Commission. It…
Judicial redemption
DID it not come across as humorous when Justice Mansoor Ali Shah reportedly wondered aloud in the Supreme Court whether, in the absence of constitutional benches, his bench would be considered an…
The 26th Amendment in judicial focus: Part – III
Rule of law dictates that citizens and their representatives participate in the legislative process with an open and timely access to the draft and without any violation of their democratic…
The 26th Amendment in judicial focus: Part – I
There are multiple ways to look at the 26th Constitutional Amendment that Pakistan’s parliament passed on Oct 21, 2024. Since the passage of the 25th Amendment in May 2018, there…
26th Amendment and judicial balance
The British Empire spawned the three federations of Canada, Australia and India almost under similar laws enacted in 1867, 1901 and 1935 respectively. The Indian federation was partitioned in 1947…
Judicial reforms needed
The early demise of Quaid-e-Azam and the unfortunate assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan delayed the formulation of Pakistan’s constitution, delivering the first severe blow to the newly formed state. In…
