Impeding justice: Delays discourage people from approaching courts, says CJP
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chuadhry says 1999 coup impeded development of country.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry addressing the Bar at Daska on Saturday, ahead of his speach at the Sialkot Bar Association. PHOTO: PID
SIALKOT:
Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday urged members of the bar and bench to work together in expediting disposal of cases and avoiding delays to restore the confidence of the public in the courts.
“Delay in dispensation of justice not only causes agony to the litigants but also badly affects the fabric of socio-economic activities,” the Chief Justice said while speaking to members of the District Bar Association in Sialkot on Saturday.
“The delay discourages the people to approach to Courts for the redressal of their grievances.”
The Chief Justice noted that the district judiciary was the first impression of courts the people get since they service almost 90% of all cases. “About ninety percent of the litigants, at first stage, come in contact with District Judiciary. Therefore, the impression and confidence of public regarding the judicial system, is directly dependent upon their experience at this level.”
“I also urge you never to negate your duty to fight for justice, the rule of law, constitutionalism, and independence of the judiciary and stay peaceful while keeping yourself away from boycotting the Court’s proceedings un-necessarily, because in such an event the ultimate sufferers of such strikes would be the litigant public.”
1999 coup impeded nation’s development
The CJP’s address was on the 14-year anniversary of the 1999 coup by then Chief of Army Staff General Pervez Muhsarraf. He noted that effects of that day’s events could be felt even today.
“The toppling of democratic government by a military dictator was inauspicious for the future evolution and development of our country. It halted and retarded the growth of nascent democratic institutions.”
The Chief Justice added that such days should be remembered so that lessons may be drawn from it and rectify mistakes.
“As I stand before you today, this October 12, 2013, I am happy to say that the bench and the bar have strived hard during the past decade or so to restore and enforce the Constitution in toto, established a system of governance based on respect for the Constitution, rule of law and independence of judiciary.”
Justice Chaudhry added that being able to deliver justice at a fast pace, today, the public expectations from the courts have further heightened. “Let us strive so as to create an atmosphere wherein democratic dispensation may strengthen and peoples problems and grievances are resolved, so that the event of October 12, 1999, never recur again.”
Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday urged members of the bar and bench to work together in expediting disposal of cases and avoiding delays to restore the confidence of the public in the courts.
“Delay in dispensation of justice not only causes agony to the litigants but also badly affects the fabric of socio-economic activities,” the Chief Justice said while speaking to members of the District Bar Association in Sialkot on Saturday.
“The delay discourages the people to approach to Courts for the redressal of their grievances.”
The Chief Justice noted that the district judiciary was the first impression of courts the people get since they service almost 90% of all cases. “About ninety percent of the litigants, at first stage, come in contact with District Judiciary. Therefore, the impression and confidence of public regarding the judicial system, is directly dependent upon their experience at this level.”
“I also urge you never to negate your duty to fight for justice, the rule of law, constitutionalism, and independence of the judiciary and stay peaceful while keeping yourself away from boycotting the Court’s proceedings un-necessarily, because in such an event the ultimate sufferers of such strikes would be the litigant public.”
1999 coup impeded nation’s development
The CJP’s address was on the 14-year anniversary of the 1999 coup by then Chief of Army Staff General Pervez Muhsarraf. He noted that effects of that day’s events could be felt even today.
“The toppling of democratic government by a military dictator was inauspicious for the future evolution and development of our country. It halted and retarded the growth of nascent democratic institutions.”
The Chief Justice added that such days should be remembered so that lessons may be drawn from it and rectify mistakes.
“As I stand before you today, this October 12, 2013, I am happy to say that the bench and the bar have strived hard during the past decade or so to restore and enforce the Constitution in toto, established a system of governance based on respect for the Constitution, rule of law and independence of judiciary.”
Justice Chaudhry added that being able to deliver justice at a fast pace, today, the public expectations from the courts have further heightened. “Let us strive so as to create an atmosphere wherein democratic dispensation may strengthen and peoples problems and grievances are resolved, so that the event of October 12, 1999, never recur again.”