Judges Seek Institutional Response to Address Concerns Over Judicial Independence
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Judges must remain independent and impartial to promote justice, so threats to judicial independence should concern everyone.
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The 6 Islamabad High Court judges had raised concerns previously, so criticizing their timing now seems unfair.
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With the judges now in office, the situation is materially different than with Justice Shaukat Siddiqui’s case.
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The judges are limited in their ability to counter threats individually, so they now seek institutional consultation.
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The Supreme Court is taking notice, but merely quoting legal principles may not be enough - justice must also be seen to be done.