Yahya Afridi Leads Judicial Reforms in Pakistan
The reforms, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, aim to address the ongoing case backlog, modernize the justice system, and provide better services to the public, with a focus on digitization, accessibility, and transparency, ultimately ensuring timely and effective justice for litigants.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi is spearheading efforts to modernize the country's justice system, emphasizing the need to treat litigants with dignity and respect, and ensuring timely and effective justice through digitalization and reforms.
The Chief Justice has underscored the importance of integrating new technologies to make judicial processes more efficient, citing the successful implementation of the E-Filing system and the introduction of advanced information technology, such as the e-Affidavit system and a Case Management System. These reforms aim to streamline filing processes, reduce delays, and improve access to justice. With around 57,000 cases pending before the Supreme Court and 2.4 million awaiting resolution in other courts, the need for reform is pressing.
To strengthen trust in the system, feedback mechanisms involving legal professionals and the public have been implemented. The Chief Justice has also emphasized the importance of respecting litigants and maintaining a positive public image for the institution. In an interactive session with Supreme Court officials, the CJP discussed ongoing reforms, including digitization, enhanced accessibility, streamlined procedures, accountability, and transparency.
The Supreme Court's IT Directorate has presented updates on integrating digital technologies to enhance accessibility and transparency. The reforms aim to improve the judicial process and provide better services to the public. By reducing case pendency and ensuring timely and effective justice, the Chief Justice hopes to restore confidence in the justice system and promote a more efficient and effective delivery of justice.
As the judicial reforms continue to take shape, the Chief Justice's commitment to treating litigants with dignity and respect, and ensuring timely and effective justice, is expected to have a positive impact on the justice system in Pakistan. The successful implementation of these reforms will be crucial in improving access to justice and promoting a more efficient and effective delivery of justice.