SC pays tribute to Justice Mandokhail at full court reference
A Full Court Reference was held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday in honour of Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail on the occasion of laying down the robes of judicial office. The reference was attended by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, Judges of the Supreme Court, Attorney General for Pakistan, Vice Chairman […]
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail cautioned that parliament must refrain from undermining judicial independence, asserting that an independent judiciary is crucial for safeguarding citizens' fundamental rights. He warned that a compromised judiciary could lead to anarchy, as it would enable the law to become subservient to the will of the powerful, resulting in selective and biased application rather than impartiality.
Mandokhail emphasized that safeguarding judicial independence is a collective responsibility of parliament, the judiciary, and the executive. He cautioned that without an independent judiciary, political dissenters and critics could be targeted while systematic corruption and human rights abuses would go unchecked. The outgoing judge stressed that the Constitution serves as a boundary, prescribing what each organ of the state may and may not do, with the judiciary's role being to uphold the Constitution faithfully.
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi praised Mandokhail for his distinguished career and commitment to justice, highlighting his contributions to constitutional jurisprudence and judicial administration.
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