ISLAMABAD
Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani on Friday said judiciary has put an end to constitutional deviations and upheld rule of law.
Addressing the inaugural session of two-day International Judicial Conference, he said judiciary has created awareness among people about values of democracy.
He said the judiciary has also created awareness among people about the true meaning of fundamental rights. Jillani pointed out that the judiciary was performing its duties while upholding the respect and independence of other pillars of the state.
He said the Supreme Court was exercising its power of judicial review of administrative actions to safeguard rights of individuals against excesses of the executive.
The CJP said good governance was possible if every organ and institution of the state, including the courts, function within their constitutional ambits.