Tag: Judicial Independence
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Legal Ambiguity: FCC Chief Justice’s Unregulated Powers and the Pakistan Judiciary
Overview: A Guarded but Unclear Legal Terrain The newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) in Pakistan is facing a significant governance question: should the discretionary powers of the FCC’s chief justice to form benches be regulated by law? Reports indicate that, despite earlier promises, the federal government led by the PML-N has not yet enacted…
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Judicial Independence Reemphasized: A presidenta? No, Chief Justice BR Gavai Says Courts Can Rule Against the Government When Needed
Introduction: Reaffirming Judicial Independence Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud? No—BR Gavai? Yes—the current chief’s remarks spotlight a fundamental principle of democracy: the judiciary must act independently, guided by the facts and law, not by a presumption of opposing the government in every case. In recent discussions with journalists at his residence, Chief…
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CJ Gavai: Judges Can Be Independent Without Always Checking Government Power
Judiciary’s Independence Isn’t Defined by Opposition to the Government In a recent interaction at his residence, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai emphasized a crucial facet of judicial independence: a judge’s decision must be grounded in the evidence and papers before the court, rather than an assumed stance against the government. The remarks, widely…
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Four IHC Judges Stand Their Ground for Judicial Independence
Background The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has long been a focal point in Pakistan’s ongoing debate over judicial independence. In recent months, a group of four IHC judges has emerged as a vocal and united force, insisting that the judiciary must retain its autonomy from political and administrative influence. Their stance reflects a broader constitutional…
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Four IHC Judges Stand Ground in Fight for Judicial Independence
Four IHC Judges Stand Ground in the Battle for Judicial Independence In Islamabad, a notable clash is unfolding within the judiciary as a quartet of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges refuses to bow to mounting pressure from within their own institution. The developing narrative centers on a concerted effort to safeguard judicial independence, even as…
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Four IHC Judges Stand Their Ground in Fight for Judicial Independence
Background: A Contested Landscape for the Islamabad High Court The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has long been a focal point in Pakistan’s struggle to maintain a balanced and independent judiciary. In recent months, a quartet of judges has emerged as a consolidated voice, insisting on reforms and institutional autonomy despite pressure from within their own…
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Ahmad Terrirudin Appointed to Judicial Appointments Committee: What It Means for Malaysia’s Judiciary
Background: Ahmad Terrirudin and the Judicial Appointments Committee In a move that has sparked discussion across legal and political circles, Ahmad Terrirudin has been appointed to Malaysia’s Judicial Appointments Committee (JAC). The appointment was announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and is made under Section 5(1)(e) of the JAC Act 2009. This provision grants the…
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Judicial Reform or Political Tool? Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Questions Federal Constitutional Court
Background: The Debate Over a Federal Constitutional Court Pakistan has long debated how to reform its judicial landscape. A proposed Federal Constitutional Court has become a focal point of this debate, with opinions split on whether the move represents meaningful reform or a political ploy. Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Syed Mansoor…
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Constitutional Court Critics Call Reform a Political Move, Not a Genuine Change
Senior judge questions the basis of the proposed Federal Constitutional Court Pakistan’s judicial and political landscape is again in the spotlight as senior jurists weigh in on a controversial proposal: the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, a respected figure among the judiciary, has openly challenged the reform, arguing that…
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Judicial Reform in Question: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Critiques Federal Constitutional Court
Background: What is at stake in the proposed Federal Constitutional Court? The discussion around a Federal Constitutional Court in Pakistan has intensified in recent months, with policymakers arguing that a higher constitutional court could streamline decisions and reduce backlogs. Critics, however, contend that the proposal risks undermining judicial independence and turning the court into a…