Daily Times

LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar on Saturday said that contrary to the common misconception, the apex court is an independent institution, adding that the nation should be proud of it.

Addressing the Lahore Bar Association (LBA), Justice Nisar praised the Supreme Court’s bench and said all judges are capable and an epitome of honesty.

The CJP also said that judges have no right to make decisions based on their own likes and dislikes, and are bound by law to make independent decisions.

CJP said that the Supreme Court seldom try people for contempt despite being criticised so much.

“If judges cannot dispense what is required of them and give justice according to law, then they should retire,” he said.

“If anyone thinks that being a judge is a paid vacation, they should think again. Every judge has the responsibility of dispensing justice to the people. We are answerable for the work we do here. If judges cannot dispense what is required of them and give justice according to law, then they should retire,” he said.

He added that the judiciary can be considered a watchdog according to modern jurisprudence, which helps citizens in getting their rights.

“The team captain is dependent upon his team entirely,” Nisar told the group in reference to the relationship between the lawyers and judges.