Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Justice Muhammad Anwar Khan Kasi has said that enhanced access to justice strengthens the rule of law, which is an essential pre-condition to democratic governance and development, thus, we have to bring such changes and amendments in the existing laws and procedures which facilitate the common man’s access to expeditious justice delivery in the country.
He expressed these views in the certificate awarding ceremony at the conclusion of a one-week training course on “Management of Civil Cases” for district attorneys/ deputy district attorneys from all over Pakistan in the Federal Judicial Academy on Saturday.
He said, “Article 37 (d) of the Constitution of Pakistan requires the State to ensure inexpensive and expeditious justice. A well-designed and well-developed capacity building training for all stakeholders of administration of justice system would go a long way to transform the judiciary and its culture. I believe that all stakeholders of administration of justice system require training to expedite delivery of quality justice.”
Presenting his welcome address and an overview of the course, the academy’s Director General (DG) Dr Faqir Hussain said, “The role of law officers is very important in justice delivery system. The commitment and thorough professionalism of these law officers and other professionals related to justice sector can change the whole scenario.”
“The people’s faith has been enhanced in the institution of judiciary. We all have to strengthen this pillar of justice. We may make the best laws and introduce new procedures to achieve the constitutional promise of providing justice. The Academy is playing its vibrant role to impart trainings to all professionals attached with the justice sector that they should play their role efficiently and effectively,” he concluded.