ISLAMABAD : Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmad has said Supreme Court (SC) will take every possible step for supremacy of the constitution and no one is allowed to suppress the independence of the judiciary under law and constitution.
“I assure the nation the apex court will take every possible step for the supremacy of the constitution. No one is allowed to suppress the independence of the judiciary under law and constitution. Justice will remain elusive unless the judges are independent and above the external pressure in the country”, he said this while addressing the OPENING CEREMONY OF THE NEW JUDICIAL YEAR 2020-21 OF THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN HELD ON 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 AT THE SUPREME COURT BUILDING, ISLAMABAD
He held that every judge takes oath of his office due to which he is bound to administer justice. Being judge is not only an honor but it is heavy responsibility for providing justice. The preface to the constitution guarantees the protection of judiciary.
He underlined that it is not possible to provide complete justice to people without full independence of judiciary. The judges of apex court discharge their obligations as per law and constitution. Being judge on one side is being privileged and on the other side it is heavy responsibility.
“When I became Chief Justice I felt that number of pending cases in Pakistan judicial system are very high. I gave important decisions on pending cases in the court. Unnecessary adjournment is main cause of pendency of cases. New applications are being filed in Human Rights cell of supreme court. But old petitions are also being heard.”, he indicated.
He remarked the lawyers discharged their duties courageously and bravely during coronavirus epidemic. The court maintained professional skill during corona virus epidemic. Long distance is ahead to cover still to reach the desired destination in the system of justice.
He observed dispensation of justice is foundation of every civilized society. Justice is not the name of determination of rights but it is name of maintaining equality. In the eye of law the rights of people are above religion, ethnicity, gender and race.
Attorney General Javed Khan said we will have to determine our priorities. Those who commit white collar crimes escape due to existing flaws in the system of justice. The victim of such crimes are people of Pakistan whose billion of rupees are sent outside Pakistan.
President Supreme Court Bar Syed Qalab Hassan said the decision of Justice Maqbool Baqir has reflected rightly the excesses from NAB and government.
