LAHORE:
Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani has said that democracy in Pakistan can only be saved by dispensation of justice.
Addressing a ceremony held in honour of Justice Umar Ata Bandial over his elevation as a judge of the Supreme Court, he said that the country was full of non-state elements who did not believe in the supremacy of law. He added that the supremacy of law, justice and the Constitution is only possible with true spirits.
Justice Jillani further said that intolerance was increasing in the country which had become a major threat to democracy besides other reasons. Stressing upon the need for speedy justice, the CJ said more needed to be done to restore people’s trust in the judiciary and the judicial system.
Justice Bandial said that judges never reacted to the problems faced by the people. He added that the judges were recognised by their judgment, and that the civilised societies always respected law.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 29th, 2014.
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“Without a perfect legal system, a small group or even a single family can take control of an entire country.” If Pakistan citizens want to get rid of such groups or families there is a very easy and a peaceful way to get rid of them: Change the system! which is Tahir ul Qadri's agenda.