Islamabad(Mudassar Iqbal);”Bar Council Supports Government’s Move to Appoint Ad Hoc Judges, The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has expressed its support for the government’s decision to appoint ad hoc judges in the Supreme Court. The PBC, which is the apex body of lawyers in Pakistan, has endorsed the move, citing the need for efficient justice and reduction of the backlog of cases in the apex court.
PBC’s Stance:
“The appointment of ad hoc judges is a constitutional provision, and we support the government’s decision to invoke it,” said a spokesperson for the PBC. “This will help in speedy disposal of cases and reduce the burden on the existing judges.”
The statement emphasised that a separate constitutional court should be established through a constitutional amendment to decide constitutional and political cases, thereby saving the valuable time of the Supreme Court judges.
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The members of the Pakistan Bar Council had requested the chief justice to appoint former judges as ad hoc judges. The chief justice, acceding to the request, called a commission meeting for the appointment of ad hoc judges.
The Sindh High Court Bar Association on Thursday opposed the appointment of ad hoc judges in the Supreme Court. According to the Sindh High Court Bar Association, they condemned the notification issued for ad hoc judges and demanded that the notification be withdrawn. Permanent judges should be appointed to clear the backlog, said the statement. The Sindh High Court Bar Association demanded that the notification be withdrawn and senior judges of the High Court be elevated instead.
The government has been facing criticism from some quarters for its decision to appoint ad hoc judges, with some arguing that it is an attempt to pack the courts with favorable judges. However, the PBC’s support has lent credence to the government’s stance.
The Supreme Court is currently facing a backlog of over 40,000 cases, with many cases pending for years. The appointment of ad hoc judges is expected to help reduce this backlog and provide speedy justice to litigants.
The appointment of ad hoc judges is provided for in Article 182 of the Constitution, which allows the Chief Justice of Pakistan to appoint ad hoc judges for a specific period.
The government is expected to move forward with the appointment of ad hoc judges, with the PBC’s support providing a boost to its efforts. However, the opposition from some quarters is likely to continue, and the issue may end up in court.
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