Pakistan's top judges gathered at the Supreme Court building where Chief Justice bosses hammered out major courtroom overhauls. High Court leaders joined the Attorney General's deputy for the 53rd National Judicial Policy Making Committee powwow. The legal eagles tackled everything from vanishing citizens to high-tech courtroom gadgets during their marathon session. Judicial independence took center stage as committee members demanded protection from outside meddling. Court chiefs will create special systems to track anyone trying to pressure their judges.
Enforced disappearances sparked serious alarm bells among the country's judicial heavyweights. Legal experts formed a special team to craft tough responses while working alongside government officials. The Attorney General will help coordinate the crackdown on human rights violations. Commercial disputes get fancy new specialized courts under the approved litigation corridor plan. Double-docket pilot programs will speed up case processing in select districts across the nation.
Mediation centers received the green light as judges push alternatives to lengthy court battles. Family dispute resolution facilities will operate alongside regular courthouse mediation services. Retired Justice Rehmat Hussain Jafferi leads the charge on district court performance standards. Police reform grabbed attention as video links replace physical prisoner appearances during hearings. Training programs for cops got judicial academy backing when police chiefs request educational support.
Tax and financial constitutional cases must face division benches instead of single judges under new rules. Lahore High Court earned praise for female lawyer facilities and judge health insurance programs. The committee wants other courts to seek similar provincial government backing for improvements.
Enforced disappearances sparked serious alarm bells among the country's judicial heavyweights. Legal experts formed a special team to craft tough responses while working alongside government officials. The Attorney General will help coordinate the crackdown on human rights violations. Commercial disputes get fancy new specialized courts under the approved litigation corridor plan. Double-docket pilot programs will speed up case processing in select districts across the nation.
Mediation centers received the green light as judges push alternatives to lengthy court battles. Family dispute resolution facilities will operate alongside regular courthouse mediation services. Retired Justice Rehmat Hussain Jafferi leads the charge on district court performance standards. Police reform grabbed attention as video links replace physical prisoner appearances during hearings. Training programs for cops got judicial academy backing when police chiefs request educational support.
Tax and financial constitutional cases must face division benches instead of single judges under new rules. Lahore High Court earned praise for female lawyer facilities and judge health insurance programs. The committee wants other courts to seek similar provincial government backing for improvements.
