DLP Report
PESHAWAR
The five-week pre-service training for newly appointed Civil Judges, Judicial Magistrates, and Area Qazis has successfully concluded at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy.
The ceremony was attended by Justice Ijaz Anwar, Vice-Chairman of the Judicial Academy, alongside notable figures including Barrister Akhtar Khan, Registrar of the Peshawar High Court, Asad Hameed Bangash from the Inspection Team, and Director General of the Judicial Academy, Jahan Zeb Shinwari.
During the ceremony, DG Academy Jahan Zeb Shinwari congratulated the trainees on completing their training, emphasizing that the program was designed to prepare them for their new responsibilities.
The training covered essential legal understanding, judicial ethics, accountability, and human rights sensitivity, among other key areas.
“Public trust is the backbone of an independent judiciary,” Shinwari remarked, highlighting that maintaining this trust relies on impartial and reasoned judgments, professional conduct, and a thorough understanding of the law. He also noted that judges serve as role models in society, with their decisions and character contributing to their reputation.
Justice Ijaz Anwar, the special guest of honor, acknowledged the significance of the training in helping trainees effectively perform their professional responsibilities. He elaborated on the Islamic principles guiding judicial conduct, stating that judges must embody qualities such as justice, integrity, honesty, and impartiality.
“Islamic Sharia encompasses all aspects of life, including the judicial system,” he added, stressing the importance of upholding justice in accordance with these principles.
Class Representative Muhammad Salman expressed gratitude to the Peshawar High Court and the Judicial Academy for their support, hoping the training would enhance their professional duties. The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants by the Chief Guest and the DG Academy, marking the end of a significant step in their judicial careers.
