
IHC Judges’ Proposal on Judicial Interference
Judges at the Islamabad High Court have issued a proposal to counter external meddling in judicial affairs. The four-point plan focuses on existing legal provisions, such as contempt of court, to address interference.
However, critics argue that the proposal overlooks issues like poor working conditions and stalled promotions in the lower judiciary. Legal experts suggest that while the proposal introduces penalties for lower judiciary, it lacks measures to address the seriousness of the issue.
They advocate for a judicial inquiry to identify and address the root causes of interference, as highlighted by former IHC judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s revelations.