President Mamnoon Hussain (C) administers the oath to Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jilani (R) as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (seated L) watches on at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Thursday. PHOTO: PID
He will remain in the role of chief justice for six months and 24 days after which Justice Nasirul Mulk will take his place.
Justice Jillani, as his first act as chief justice, said he will take notice of the footage of Justice Chaudhry’s retirement reference being leaked to one media group on December 11. Media was not allowed inside the court during the full court reference held yesterday.
He has also heard seven cases in the court after the oath taking ceremony. The first case he heard pertained to the allotment of plots by the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
President Mamnoon Hussain, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and former chief justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudhry were among those present at the oath taking ceremony.
The new CJP was working as the acting chief election commissioner and had recently resigned from the post.
He is nicknamed “the gentleman judge” for his mild manner and is expected to maintain the court’s focus on rights but steer clear of intervening in government policy.
A dapper lover of poetry, antiques and films, Jillani is related to the new ambassador to the United States Jalil Abbas Jilani and a former prime minister who Chaudhry forced to step down last year.
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aoa The process of chief justice selection is best of all. ALLAH [J&S][Subhana Taala] ham sub ka aur pyaray watan PAKISTAN ka hami-o-nasir ho aamin.
many many CONGRATULATION on this wonder full occasion. Best Regards and Prayers. Construction Tech Team
The golden era of justice Ifthikhar is over and surely there will be no coming back of this period by any incumbent.
The new chief justice can never be a substitute of justice Ifthikhar, as he surely going to see that Nab drops investigation against Yusuf Raza Jillani
The golden era of justice Ifthikhar is over and surely there will be no coming back of this period by any incumbent. The new chief justice can never be a substitute of justice Ifthikhar, as he surely going to see that Nab drops investigation against Yusuf Raza Jillani
Well done, both Mr Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and his brother Mr. Jalil Abbas Jillani shall persevere and bring this country to order. Both are very stand up people with an experience in bureaucracy and peace keeping.
Hats of to govt.
@R. Behlim: He can do a lot for you in six months and you would start reaping after few more months
Yar just six months at least he should have been given 9 months to see the results
Well said Mr. Khalid, i determine concurrence with your statement
His reading of the oath was certainly impressive
I would like to see concrete steps to process pending cases as soon as possible. As justice delayed is justice denied.
I welcome the honourable new Chief Justice. I hope that he shall create a friendly environment in the courts without compromising Justice, which should be administered, transparently,impartially and indiscriminately.
Nuisance does not serve any purpose but instability, disobidience and reaction. At the same time, I suggest that it would be wrong to place entire responsibility of justice on the shoulder of Mr. Tasaduq, which are beyond his power or not enforceable without support of the Government for example, legislation gaps, provision of court buildings, increasing no. of courts and judges, resources for training of judges and advocates, creation of new registry offices, a reliable alternative dispute resolution system.This is an evolutionary process subject to patience.
Further, solid initiatives are required to initiate social reforms with the aim to legalize and strengthen alternative dispute resolution systems based on Islamic Principles so that burden on routine courts could be minimized.
Further, I would add that we should stop debates over the disputed conduct of the predecessor, Mr. Chaudhry. Let us take a new start with a new hope. Wish you Goodluck, Mr. Tasaduq.
Whats the history behind judges wearing a wig. Any idea?
Welcome Sir, & do your duties faithfully
Nice wig. Looks funny.
Welcome Sir, for just 6 months.