Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Judicial Policy
2009
A year for focus on Justice at the Grassroot Level
Published by:
Secretariat, Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan,
Supreme Court Building, Islamabad
www.ljcp.gov.pk
CONTENTS
1. Justice at the Grassroot Level The Chief Justice of Pakistan 1
a. Independence of Judiciary 11
b. Misconduct 13
c. Eradication of Corruption 14
I Criminal Cases 16
ii Civil Cases 23
4. Annexure 31
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In the ultimate analysis, the new Policy seeks to ensure that the
constitutional principles of equality before law and equal protection
of law are strictly adhered to. Adherence to law/Constitution leads
to nation building. It is a sure recipe for economic growth and social
progress. Law protects the rights/interests of poor/downtrodden
segments of society. It helps to break shackles of cruelty/injustice. It
puts an end to exploitation of the underdog by the rich/influential.
Let us strive to achieve the noble goals, set in the Policy. Let us infuse
confidence in the minds of our people that the system of
administration of justice is capable of meeting the challenges of time
and emerging realities. Let us make the judicial organ of the state as
a sheet anchor at the time of serious challenges. I have no doubt that
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Executive Summary
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Staff
Percentage
Allocation for
Sr. Sanctioned Working Federal/ Provincial of Total Rev.
Name of Court Strength Strength BPS 17 & Budget (In Rs.)
Judiciary
/ Exp for the
No BPS
Total (In Rs.)
1 to 16 above Year 2008-09
Subordinate Judiciary:
36 36
i. Distt. & Sessions Judge
4 ii. Addl. Distt & Sessions Judge 290 261 10631 - 10631
Subordinate Judiciary:
62 24
i. Distt. & Sessions Judge
Subordinate Judiciary:
24 20
i. Distt. & Sessions Judge
Subordinate Judiciary:
24 17
i. Distt. & Sessions Judge
v. Qazi/Member, Majlis-e-Shoora 42 35
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The Policy provides strategy and plans for the clearance of backlog,
expeditious resolution of disputes and quick dispensation of justice.
Particular attention is given to timely disposal of criminal cases
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A. INDEPENDENCE OF JUDICIARY
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B. MISCONDUCT
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C. ERADICATION OF CORRUPTION
6) The District and Sessions Judges should also report about the
corruption/misconduct of their subordinate judges.
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I. CRIMINAL CASES
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Under section 476 of the Cr.P.C. the court may itself take
cognizance of the offence and try it in accordance with
the procedure prescribed for summary trials in Chapter
XXII of the Code. However, if the court considers that the
accused should not be tried summarily under section 476,
it may after recording the facts constituting the offence
and statement of the accused forward the case to a court
competent for trial.
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13) The Small Claims and Minor Offences Courts Ordinance 2002
should be applied in earnest. The High Courts should
designate civil judges cum magistrates to try exclusively cases
under said law. Such judicial officers be imparted training in
ADR. For this purpose a Committee of judges of the High
Courts headed by a judge of the Supreme Court would
arrange training in ADR for master trainers who would later
on train the remaining judges in provinces.
18) The District Judges should adopt such measures which ensure
handling of 50% of cases from backlog (filed up to 31
December 2008) and 50% from new cases (filed on 1st
January, 2009 and onward).
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19) To check filing of false and frivolous cases the courts should
impose compensatory costs under section 35-A of the C.P.C.
Similarly on the patron of High Court of Sindh, the other High
Courts may also amend the relevant rules for incorporation of
a provision to impose a cost upto rupees one lac for false,
frivolous and vexatious litigation.
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(Dr Faqir Hussain) (Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry)
Secretary, NJPMC Chief Justice of Pakistan/Chairman, NJPMC
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Annexure
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