SCBA president meets CJs Yahya, Farooq

Throws his weight behind recent appointments in judiciary

ISLAMABAD:

Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Rauf Atta on Saturday met with the chief justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, and appreciated his role as the chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP).

Atta also called on the chief justice of the Islamabad High Court, Aamer Farooq, and endorsed the transfer of three judges from provincial high courts of Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan to the capital's high court.

According to a statement issued by the SCBA, both the meetings encapsulated discussions on a range of issues concerning the overall performance of the judiciary.

"The President hailed the Chief Justice of Pakistan for the steps taken for the efficient functioning of the Court, which have effectively resulted in the reduction of longstanding pendency.

"Besides this, the President welcomed the visits of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to every nook and corner of the country to meet with representatives of numerous Bar Associations in order to address the genuine grievances of the legal fraternity at grass-root level."

The statement quoted Atta as saying that such steps are essential and aimed at the vibrant and efficient functioning of the entire judicial structure.

The SCBA president also appreciated the role of the chief justice of Pakistan as the chairman of the JCP.

He said the recent appointments made by the JCP are the need of the hour and that the entire legal fraternity in general, and the SCBA in particular, approves the same.

In his subsequent meeting with the IHC chief justice, the SCBA official praised the recent appointments and transfers of additional judges at the IHC, particularly those from Baluchistan.

"This reflects the principles of federalism and enhances diversity within the judiciary. [Hopefully] these new judges will contribute to the timely and efficient administration of justice and alleviate the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens."

During both the meetings, the SCBA president highlighted the importance of mutual respect between the bar and the bench and assured esteem respect and reverence for the bench on behalf of the legal community.