“When making a decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous to consider all the pros and cons. In vital matters however…the decision should […]
Diversity in Judicial Elevation
Diversity contributes to legitimacy. In a country where the judiciary is under incessant reproval from different echelons of the society for not being as independent as […]
Rethinking Elevation of Judges: Fate of an Idea Whose Time Has Come!
On the 19th of May, 1964, the Republican Senator from Illinois (US), Everett McKinley Dirksen, showed his support for the Civil Rights Act 1964 in the […]
Weekly Case Law Bulletin Series by Qanoondan and Courting The Law
Qanoondan and Courting The Law have started a new series of Weekly Case Law Bulletin to provide a quick roundup of important legal judgments of the […]
Seniority or Competence? Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s Dilemma
The elevation of judges to the apex court has stirred debate for some time now. It has birthed two opposing standards for elevation: seniority and competence. […]
The Iron Lady
“Iron lady” as a metaphor is often used to describe strong, uncompromising female heads of government around the world. The phrase was first used for Margaret […]
Seniority vs Fitness in the Appointment of Supreme Court Judges
The possible appointment of Justice Ayesha Malik to the Supreme Court of Pakistan by the Judicial Commission, regardless of the principle of seniority, has once again […]
Judicial Review of Administrative Actions of the Judges of Superior Courts
All public functionaries must exercise public authority, especially when dealing with public property, public funds and assets, in a fair, just, transparent and reasonable manner, untainted […]
Questionable Tinkering With Retirement Age of Senior Judiciary
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Questionable Tinkering With Retirement Age of Senior Judiciary Let us first get one thing straight, and this humble author would […]
Black Coats
Black Coats The black coats are at it, yet again; they deride the sanctity of courtrooms; ransack the nameplates and belongings of judges upon whom they […]
Faulty Procedure, Filthy Practices—The Mockery Of Law At Its Best
Faulty Procedure, Filthy Practices—The Mockery Of Law At Its Best “The civil law as practised in the Pakistani legal system breeds delay. I am 72. My […]
An Interview With Asma Jahangir
An Interview With Asma Jahangir Once again military courts are all the rage. Yes, there was a ‘sunset clause’ when the APS tragedy forced the 21st amendment […]
Before The Honourable Court Of Psychology
Before The Honourable Court Of Psychology One summer morning at a trial court room, a learned judge enters escorted by the bailiff of the court, cases […]
Online Mobile Application Of District Judiciary
Online Mobile Application Of District Judiciary On the 23rd of September 2016, in a well-attended ceremony at District Courts Islamabad, Honorable Justice of Islamabad High Court […]
Why Do Our Courts Vacation So Much?
Why Do Our Courts Vacation So Much? Vacations are not a luxury; they are a necessity for a well-balanced and healthy life. For some, it is […]
High Court To Conduct Trials In Company Matters
High Court To Conduct Trials In Company Matters The most beautiful aspect of law is that it keeps on evolving with time. A practice which may […]
Intra Court Appeal Shouldn’t Be Abolished
Intra Court Appeal Shouldn’t Be Abolished A couple of months ago, a Senate committee adopted a draft report on “Provision of Inexpensive and Speedy Justice”. The […]