Judiciary won’t let democracy get derailed: CJP

LAHORE (92 News) – Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has said that the judiciary is independent and it will not let the democracy in the country derailed. Addressing a seminar on “Bar and Bench Relations” in Lahore today (Saturday), he strongly rejected undue criticism. The CJP said that an honest leadership can change the fate of the people, adding that the country needed an honest leadership, education and a strong judicial system. Justice Saqib Nisar said that bench and bar are integral part of judicial system and the role of bar is very crucial for cause of administration of justice. He said judiciary is completely independent institution and it’s our prime responsibility to provide justice to the people of Pakistan. The CJP said that judges have no right to make decisions based on their own their likes and dislikes, and they are bounded by law to make independent decisions.