In the name of ‘speedy justice’: Electronic complaint cell to be set up at HRD soon
Financially supported by World Bank, the electronic system would allow the dispensation of “speedy justice".
The inauguration ceremony of the lift was held on Thursday, this will allow people with disabilities to access the Human Rights Directorate at the Judicial Complex. PHOTO: PPI
PESHAWAR:
The Human Rights Directorate (HRD) will start registering complaints through e-mail, fax and telephone soon, Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Dost Muhammad Khan said on Thursday.
The electronic system would allow the dispensation of “speedy justice” and has been financially supported by the World Bank. All complaints would be forwarded to the chief justice, after which he will take matters further. Justice Khan made the announcement at a ceremony to inaugurate elevators at the HRD. The facility will provide better access to people with disabilities.
“After launching a mobile court in the province which provides justice to the disadvantaged at their doorstep, the electronic complaint cell will be another method to provide justice according to the Constitution of the state,” said Justice Khan. The HRD has disposed 70% cases within 72 hours, he claimed.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ihsan Ghani, Advocate General Abdul Latif Yousafzai and Anti-Corruption Establishment Director Fayaz Ali Shah were also present on the occasion.
Justice on wheels
The chief justice went on to clarify what he called “misconceptions” created by people about the mobile court. People claimed its function was limited to few places because of security reasons – this, Justice Khan maintained, was not based on facts.
“On its first day, the mobile court decided 29 cases of various types, including some which had been pending in courts for years. There are no security problems for the court because it decided these in Hayatabad which is not far from the tribal areas.”
Soon the PHC will have five more mobile courts for DI Khan, Abbottabad, Chitral, Bannu and Swat benches. “Various donor organisations are approaching us for this purpose – to help us provide speedy justice,” he added.
Informed intervention
Commenting on the current situation in the country, Justice Khan said two organs of the state – the legislatures and executive – were not operating properly. This is why the judiciary intervenes in legislative and administrative functions from time to time, to protect the country from devastating situations, stated the PHC chief justice.
“Both the provincial and federal governments are required to make fresh legislation in a manner which prevents extrajudicial decisions. A great conspiracy continues against the country, but the judiciary will not allow anyone to succeed in their mission.”
Addressing the issue of crime reduction and proper investigation in the province, Justice Khan explained experts from Scotland Yard as well as Germany, Italy and France have agreed to train session judges, DIGs, SPs, DGs and district public prosecutions. The government must set up a state-of-the art forensic laboratory in Peshawar along with four mobile labs to speed up investigation, he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 6th, 2013.
The Human Rights Directorate (HRD) will start registering complaints through e-mail, fax and telephone soon, Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Dost Muhammad Khan said on Thursday.
The electronic system would allow the dispensation of “speedy justice” and has been financially supported by the World Bank. All complaints would be forwarded to the chief justice, after which he will take matters further. Justice Khan made the announcement at a ceremony to inaugurate elevators at the HRD. The facility will provide better access to people with disabilities.
“After launching a mobile court in the province which provides justice to the disadvantaged at their doorstep, the electronic complaint cell will be another method to provide justice according to the Constitution of the state,” said Justice Khan. The HRD has disposed 70% cases within 72 hours, he claimed.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ihsan Ghani, Advocate General Abdul Latif Yousafzai and Anti-Corruption Establishment Director Fayaz Ali Shah were also present on the occasion.
Justice on wheels
The chief justice went on to clarify what he called “misconceptions” created by people about the mobile court. People claimed its function was limited to few places because of security reasons – this, Justice Khan maintained, was not based on facts.
“On its first day, the mobile court decided 29 cases of various types, including some which had been pending in courts for years. There are no security problems for the court because it decided these in Hayatabad which is not far from the tribal areas.”
Soon the PHC will have five more mobile courts for DI Khan, Abbottabad, Chitral, Bannu and Swat benches. “Various donor organisations are approaching us for this purpose – to help us provide speedy justice,” he added.
Informed intervention
Commenting on the current situation in the country, Justice Khan said two organs of the state – the legislatures and executive – were not operating properly. This is why the judiciary intervenes in legislative and administrative functions from time to time, to protect the country from devastating situations, stated the PHC chief justice.
“Both the provincial and federal governments are required to make fresh legislation in a manner which prevents extrajudicial decisions. A great conspiracy continues against the country, but the judiciary will not allow anyone to succeed in their mission.”
Addressing the issue of crime reduction and proper investigation in the province, Justice Khan explained experts from Scotland Yard as well as Germany, Italy and France have agreed to train session judges, DIGs, SPs, DGs and district public prosecutions. The government must set up a state-of-the art forensic laboratory in Peshawar along with four mobile labs to speed up investigation, he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 6th, 2013.