Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali said on Monday that no institution would be allowed to operate outside of its constitutional limits.
Addressing a ceremony held to mark the new judicial year, the CJP said democracy was based on the distribution of powers among institutions and this ensures balance. There should be a democratic structure under which power is with the elected representatives of people, he added.
The CJP further said according to Islamic interpretation, the principles of democracy, tolerance and social justice should be followed.
Chief Justice Jamali also regretted slow decisions in cases adding that low-income groups had to wait a long time for justice. He emphsised the judiciary would try to ensure the speedy disposal of cases.
According to the CJP, the sit-in was a reason for delay in cases as lawyers and litigants had problems reaching the court for several months.
CJP Jamali added due to public interest the full court was formed in constitutional amendment case which affected hearing of other cases.
Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali has vowed to continue efforts for rule of law and said said it will be his utmost effort to ensure provision of speedy and inexpensive justice to the litigants.
The Chief Justice pointed out that the judiciary disposed of some cases of extra ordinary nature in the last judicial year.
The judgement in the 18th and 19th constitutional amendment case was given in the best interest of public welfare. This judgment also articulated the powers of parliament and the judiciary.
Similarly, he said the judicial commission on 2013 general elections furnished its recommendations in accordance with the law and constitution.
The Chief Justice said a strategy will be evolved in consultation with bar to ensure speedy disposal of cases.