Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Anwar Zaheer Jamali has remarked that an effective system is in place to initiate disciplinary action against judges who are found violating the rules and regulations.
He said this while addressing a reference held on SC Justice Ejaz Chaudhry’s retirement on Monday.
He held that whenever some complaint is received against any judge then action is taken against him through the proper forum. Several complaints are under consideration at present at the right place, he added. Action is being taken keeping in view legal formalities. A code of conduct is in place for the lawyers as well.
He went on to say it was matter of regret that several lawyers committed illegal acts in subordinate courts in the past but proper action was not taken against them by the respective bar council. Any repetition of such incidents is not acceptable in any way as the judiciary’s prestige is hurt this way, he added.
“I reiterate that all lawyers should abide by code of conduct completely. This way not only will the justice system be improved but a real impression will be created that lawyers who are highly educated and are attached with a dignified profession fully believe in rule of law,” he urged.
He went on to say that too much stress has been laid upon the administration of justice in Islam. The concept of justice in Islam is more comprehensive, important, and sacred as compared to any other system of justice. Islam has provided foundation for equality of everyone in the eyes of law, independence of judiciary and modern concepts of accountability.
Justice Ejaz Chaudhry said unluckily such incurable diseases have made way in our justice system. Our justice system has become a hostage in the hands of evil. Moral degradation has reached such an alarming proportion that people are no longer prepared to speak the truth, he remarked.
President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Barrister Zafar Ali said that the bar has reservations about ADHOC judges, therefore, they are going to move parliament. Independence will have to be given to all institutions including NAB and Election Commission. Judges should be appointed through open merit and transparent manner, he held.
