The Chief Justice of Pakistan on Friday underscored the importance of continuous professional training, integrity and impartiality for judicial officers to ensure effective dispensation of justice and strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.
CJ stresses training, integrity for judicial officers
ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): The Chief Justice of Pakistan on Friday underscored the importance of continuous professional training, integrity and impartiality for judicial officers to ensure effective dispensation of justice and strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.
He expressed these views while interacting with a delegation of 24 senior civil judges from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The judges are currently undergoing in-service pre-promotion training at the Federal Judicial Academy under a professional exchange programme as part of their study tour.
The meeting was attended by senior officials including the director general of the Federal Judicial Academy, the director general of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy and the secretary of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan.
During the session, the chief justice highlighted the evolving nature of judicial responsibilities and said training programmes play a vital role in enhancing judicial competence, improving consistency in decision-making and promoting public trust in the justice system.
He emphasized that dispensing justice requires not only sound legal knowledge but also integrity, judicial temperament and a strong sense of constitutional responsibility. He urged judicial officers to ensure fair, expeditious and lawful adjudication of cases.
The chief justice noted that structured training helps officers better understand contemporary legal challenges, improve case management and uphold due process and fair trial principles. He expressed confidence that the ongoing programme would prepare participants for higher judicial responsibilities.
Advising the officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, he stressed the need for independence in decision-making and unwavering commitment to the rule of law, adding that the credibility of the judiciary depends on the conduct and competence of its officers.
The visit concluded with an exchange of souvenirs as goodwill gesture.
