Independence and accountability of judiciary: A case study of Pakistan

Abstract

The idea that judges should be free to make their own decisions while still being held accountable is widely acknowledged to be an essential component of democratic societies. The public's trust in the legal system depends on the independence of the judiciary as well as its accountability to the people. This trust is necessary to ensure that court judgements are honored by the populace. It is essential for there to be a level playing field when it comes to the rule of law that the courts remain impartial. It safeguards fundamental rights and prevents the government from abusing the powers it has been granted. On the other hand, judicial accountability is an essential component of judicial independence. This research study highlights the significance of taking the required steps to protect the independence of the legal system, as well as building a suitable system of judicial accountability without putting the independence of the judicial system at risk. It takes a look at the laws and practices in place in Pakistan to deal with a variety of concerns pertaining to the judicial system, including issues of judicial accountability and independence. In addition to this, it analyses a wide variety of sources in order to investigate the history of the judicial system as well as the current state of the judicial system. These sources include statutory law, secondary literature, and reports from the media, amongst others. In this paper, the advantages and disadvantages of Pakistan's current judicial system are analyzed and discussed. In order to improve Pakistan's judicial independence and accountability, this report provides recommendations for techniques that can be used to maintain strengths and remedy deficiencies.