Evaluation of Judicial Independence in Pakistan (2008-13)
Keywords:
Pakistan, Judicial Independence, Separation of Powers, Democracy, Rule of LawAbstract
Judicial independence is considered a pre-requisite of mature democratic system but unfortunately judiciary has not been independent practically in the political history of Pakistan since its origin. The reasons may be numerous, but the fact is that executive had been indulged into judicial matters due to unstable democratic system in the country. Many civil governments were overthrown by military dictators and their coups were legitimized by the apex judiciary through implementation of ‘law of necessity’. But the fact cannot be denied that Judiciary acquired more independence after 2010. This research is a qualitative analysis of the factors supporting judicial independence in Pakistan in the new millennium. It also elaborates the significance of judicial independence for the stable democratic system.
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