Supreme Court Will be Headed by Him From October 26
An Era of Change in the Judiciary?
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is all set to witness a significant leadership change as Justice Yahya Afridi will swear in next Chief Justice on October 26,… Its first hearing is scheduled for August 5, and it will be a watershed moment in the history of Pakistan’s judiciary system with new hopes for legal reforms and fighting corruption.
A Historic Appointment
Justice Afridi was vetted through an extensive parliamentary process and received divergent political support, with President Asif Ali Zardari formally appointing him following the final vote. The committee endorsed his appointment with two-third majority, proving that there was plenty of faith in him and what he could achieve despite PTI boycotting the session.
Justice Afridi has a vast experienced behind the back while he served as Chief Justice ofthe Peshawar High Court from 2016 to 2018. A man of unquestioned integrity and a constitutional scholar is ideal to sit on the nation’s highest court. The judicial career that will define his legacy is based on many years of hard work, frequently involving sophisticated legal matters and playing intricate roles in shaping the foundation of the country’s courts.
Upcoming Challenges and Opportunities
Several pressing issues await Afridi in his role as the Chief Justice. That will probably mean a collection of labyrinthine cases — involving constitutional law, human rights and the 26th Amendment to be sure. It has also restructured the court and Afridi handling these cases, which will be a corrigendum.
In fact, his tenure as CJP may help in reforming the judicial process and hence work on case management leading to faster resolutions for long-pending matters. This could in fact fundamentally change the focus of the court on critically constitutional issues, for which he had planned to have constitution benches.
Justice afridi’s vision of a more equitable judiciary
This appointment exhibits their resolve to dispence justice without discriminating and making sure that the law is equally applicable on every section of society. His past judgements exhibit a deep understanding of the socio-political situation in Pakistan and he has always been focusing on issues related to human rights and governance. And it is expected that he should cultivate a conducive atmosphere for law to be above politics in order achieve the reputational stability of Judiciary among citizens.
Looking Forward
Afridi is now looking at a three-year term, in which he has time to make his mark over the judical system of Pakistan. The onus is now on him to deliver substantial and genuine reprieve, address the vital legal issues within his jurisdictional control — in this case Thousands of lives are involved — and ensure that justice truly wins out.
The oath-taking ceremony tomorrow heralds what can become a watershed moment for the judiciary in Pakistan and under Justice Yahya Afridi, may redefine its landscape.
