The Upper House of the Parliament of Pakistan viz The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice Supreme Court of Pakistan K Judges Approved the bill to increase the number to 25.
The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Senator Farooq H. Naik, in which Senator Abdul Qadir’s bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges to 25 was considered.
During the meeting, Pakistan People’s Party Senator Shahadat Awan said that the number of Supreme Court judges should be at least 21.
At one point, the chairman committee while talking to the law secretary said that if Jang Akhbar can tell that the number of pending cases is 60 thousand then why can’t you tell? How much time do you need for the information?’
The Law Secretary replied that he would need at least three weeks.
Senator Kamran Murtaza of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam said on one occasion that the new Chief Justice has come from everyone’s choice. They should be given two or three months. This whole fair was to bring the new Chief Justice.’
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Senator Hamid Khan said: ‘We are a very poor country. We are having to spend a lot on judges.’
Senator Abdul Qadir said that it is common sense. When the work increases, increase the people.’
During the meeting, the 26th amendment approved recently was also mentioned, in which Senator Hamid Khan said that ‘with the 26th amendment, we have caused a lot of damage to the judiciary. When they want to harm a country, the number of judges is increased because the decisions of the will are not coming. Tell me what the government wants to do?’
Senator Kamran Murtaza said that there are currently two groups of judges in the Supreme Court.
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Later, the Standing Committee approved a bill to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court to 25.
Committee Chairman Farooq H. Naik told Independent Urdu that one Chief Justice and 24 judges will be included in the 25 judges.
During the committee meeting, Senator Hamid Khan and Senator Kamran Murtaza opposed increasing the number of judges.
On September 2, a private amendment bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges to 21 was presented in the Senate.
The bill presented by Senator Abdul Qadir was opposed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.
In this bill, it was said that the number of judges in the Supreme Court should be increased to 20 besides the Chief Justice.
In the meeting of the Standing Committee, Senator Abdul Qadir said that more than 53 thousand cases are pending in the Supreme Court.
“Many constitutional issues are coming up in the Supreme Court. A larger bench is formed and judges hear constitutional matters.’
Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar said that the architects of the constitution did not fix the number of judges. He empowered the members to determine the number of judges.
After that, the bill will go to the Senate again for approval.
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### Interview on the Recent Bill to Increase Supreme Court Judges in Pakistan
**Interviewer:** Good day, and welcome to our segment discussing the pressing issues in Pakistan’s legal landscape. Today, we have with us Senator Farooq H. Naik, the chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice. Thank you for joining us, Senator.
**Senator Naik:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** The Senate Standing Committee recently approved a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges to 25. Can you tell us what prompted this decision?
**Senator Naik:** Certainly. The growing backlog of pending cases in the Supreme Court has been a major concern. With reports indicating around 60,000 pending cases, it was clear that our judiciary requires more hands to ensure timely justice. The increase in judges is a response to this pressing need.
**Interviewer:** Some Senators raised concerns about the financial implications of increasing judges. What are your thoughts on this?
**Senator Naik:** I understand those concerns, especially since we are a developing nation. However, it is essential to balance cost with the fundamental principle of timely justice. If we can resolve cases faster, it will ultimately benefit the public and potentially reduce costs in the longer run.
**Interviewer:** Senator Hamid Khan mentioned that in the past, increasing the number of judges has sometimes been linked to undermining judicial independence. What is your perspective on this?
**Senator Naik:** That is a critical point of discussion. The integrity of our judiciary is paramount. We must ensure that this increase is not perceived as a means to exert political influence but rather as a necessary step to improve efficacy.
**Interviewer:** There are also debates about the current state of the Supreme Court and its internal dynamics among judges. How do you view these internal divisions?
**Senator Naik:** It’s true that the judiciary, like any institution, can have differences among its members. However, the appointment of a new Chief Justice should provide an opportunity for unity and a renewed focus on collaborative problem-solving to address the judiciary’s challenges.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Senator Naik. As this bill progresses, we will be watching closely how it unfolds in the Parliament and its potential impact on the judicial system in Pakistan.
**Senator Naik:** Thank you for having me. It’s important that we stay engaged in these discussions for the betterment of our legal system and society as a whole.
**Interviewer:** And to our viewers, stay tuned for more updates regarding this bill and other developments within Pakistan’s legal framework. Thank you for watching.
