Islamabad:
The National Judicial Policy Committee (NJPMC) unanimously decided to address the issue of forced disappearances, establishing a special committee to formulate an institutional response in collaboration with the Executive.
Chaired by the president of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, the body convened its 53rd meeting to discuss key judicial reforms on Friday.
The Committee approved several initiatives aimed at improving the judicial system, including the establishment of a “commercial litigation corridor” for a faster resolution of commercial disputes and the introduction of “Criminal First Instance Courts model” to accelerate criminal cases.
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He also supported the creation of a pilot system for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and initiatives to standardize judicial procedures in all districts.
An important approach was also put to improve the inclusion of lawyers in the judicial process, including the development of a “professional excellence index.”
The Committee also discussed the ethical implications of the use of generative in judicial operations and commissioned the National Judicial Automation Committee to write an integral ethical framework.
In terms of judicial infrastructure, the Committee praised initiatives such as the construction of Bar of Barracks and Nurseries, along with health insurance for judges and their families.
In addition, the Committee decided that constitutional cases related to taxes and financial would be handled by division banks in the superior courts instead of individual banks.
