Govt okays SC Judges Appointment Ordinance
The Council of Advisers, in a meeting yesterday, gave the approval and also the final clearance to the proposed ordinance, said a press release of the Supreme Court today
The interim government has cleared the draft of 'Supreme Court Judges Appointment Ordinance, 2025' in line with the Judicial Reform Roadmap announced by the chief justice.
The Council of Advisers, in a meeting yesterday, gave the approval and also the final clearance to the proposed ordinance, said a press release of the Supreme Court today.
Now the draft ordinance will now be finalised following the routine vetting works by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division.
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Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on 21 September last announced the roadmap to modernise the country's judiciary system.
He attached special importance to forming an independent judicial appointment council to appoint justices of the higher court, among other things, in the roadmap. He drew the attention of the interim government to enact the necessary laws in this regard.
The phased implementation of the Judicial Reform Roadmap can be important in bringing transparency to the judicial process and establishing justice in the country.
