Tag: Judicial Reform
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Zimbabwe’s Chief Justice Luke Malaba to Retire as JSC Closes Controversial Chapter
Introduction: The looming retirement of a controversial icon Zimbabwe’s judiciary is preparing for a milestone moment as Chief Justice Luke Malaba announces his retirement, effective May 15, 2026. After a decades-long career that saw him ascend to the apex of the country’s legal system, Malaba’s tenure has been the subject of intense public debate. Supporters…
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Koome Swears In Olwande and Ndung’u as JSC Members, Signaling a New Era for Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission
Introduction: A Notable Swearing-In for Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission In a ceremony that underscored the importance of governance and accountability in Kenya’s judiciary, Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in of two esteemed judicial officers as members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC): Chief Magistrate Everlyne Olwande and Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u. This…
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Kenya’s Judiciary Welcomes New JSC Members as Koome Administers Oaths to Olwande and Ndung’u
New Chapter for Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission In a ceremony steeped in precedent and policy significance, Chief Justice Martha Koome led the swearing-in of two key figures to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC): Chief Magistrate Everlyne Olwande and Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u. The event signals a refreshed leadership phase for Kenya’s judiciary, aligning the…
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Venezuela Moves to Release Political Prisoners in Sign of Goodwill
Overview: A Step Toward Dialogue The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees it views as political prisoners, a move described by officials as a goodwill gesture aimed at easing international pressure and opening space for dialogue. Human rights groups long maintaining that a number of detainees were held for political reasons have welcomed the development,…
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Legal ambiguity: FCC chief justice’s powers remain unregulated
Unregulated Discretion in the Federal Constitutional Court The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) in Pakistan is meant to provide a definitive framework for constitutional matters at the highest level. Yet, as observers note, the court’s most consequential internal authority—how benches are formed under the chief justice’s discretionary control—appears to operate without formal regulatory safeguards. This lack…
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What the Supreme Court Collegium Will Look Like Under CJI Surya Kant
Setting the stage: the Collegium’s core mandate The Supreme Court Collegium is a body that plays a pivotal role in shaping the judiciary’s leadership and trajectory. Comprising the five senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, it is tasked with recommending appointments to the Supreme Court and deciding on transfers of High Court judges. The collegium’s…
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Chief Justice Leads Progress Review on Judicial Reforms at Supreme Court
Overview In Islamabad, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi chaired the eighth interactive progress review session at the Supreme Court. The gathering brought together senior judiciary officials, including Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar, Chairman of the National Judicial Administrative Complex (NJAC), along with technical experts and section heads. The purpose of the meeting was to assess the ongoing…
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Judicial Reforms Progress: Chief Justice Leads Eight Interactive Review Session
Overview of the Session The Supreme Court of Pakistan hosted its eighth interactive progress review on judicial reforms, with Chief Justice Yahya Afridi at the helm. The purpose of the session was to assess ongoing reform initiatives, identify challenges, and map a concrete path forward to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of the judiciary.…
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Ahmad Terrirudin Named to Judicial Appointments Committee in Landmark Move
Background to the Appointment In a move underscoring the government’s role in judicial administration, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the appointment of Ahmad Terrirudin to the Judicial Appointments Committee (JAC). The decision, made pursuant to Section 5(1)(e) of the JAC Act 2009, positions Terrirudin within the body responsible for the selection and recommendation of candidates…
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LSK Meru Chapter Calls KMJA Out Over Maua Court Protests
Overview: LSK Meru’s Critique of KMJA The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) – Meru Chapter has publicly challenged the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) after KMJA denounced protests by advocates at the Maua Law Courts. The dispute underscores ongoing tensions within Kenya’s legal community about how to address grievances, advocate duties, and the role…