There has been progress in the matter of increasing the number of judges in the Supreme Court, the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice approved the bill to increase the number of judges of the Supreme Court from 17 to 25, while PTI and JUI opposed.
The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice met under the chairmanship of Farooq H. Naik, in which the bill was presented by Senator Abdul Qadir.
Senator Abdul Qadir said that population and crime have increased in the country, cases last for two or two generations, the number of judges is the same as in the nineties, while the cases in the higher judiciary have increased.
Senator Kamran Murtaza said that the seats of judges in the High Courts are vacant, before October 25 the cases in the Supreme Court were slow, now more than thirty cases are being heard in the Supreme Court every day.
Senator Rahamid Khan said that India is a country six times bigger than us, there are 34 judges, cases were delayed due to disputes in the Supreme Court, there is no need to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court, judges from the Supreme Court also. To be asked about the increase in the number of
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Anusha Rehman said that parliamentarians pay utility bills themselves, the government is paying the utility bills of judges of the higher judiciary, why are pensioners being given to judges who have resigned from their jobs?
Hamid Khan said that the 26th amendment has harmed the judiciary, governments increase the number of judges to control the judiciary, it is harmful for the judiciary.
JUI Senator Kamran Murtaza said that two groups were formed in the Supreme Court, the government wants to turn the majority into a minority.
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Senator Abdul Qadir said that at present the Supreme Court is united and no group is united.
Later, the Senate Standing Committee approved the bill to increase the number of judges. The Chairman Committee said that 25 judges will include one Chief Justice and 24 judges.
On the other hand, PTI Senator Hamid Khan and JUI Senator Kamran Murtaza opposed increasing the number of judges.
Earlier, the bill related to the increase in the number of judges of the Supreme Court had already been presented in the National Assembly by the ruling coalition.
It should be noted that after the approval of the Senate Standing Committee, the number of judges in the Supreme Court was increased. Before that, 17 judges were appointed in the Supreme Court, while now their number has been increased to 25.
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**Interview with Senator Abdul Qadir on the Recent Bill to Increase Supreme Court Judges**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us today, Senator Abdul Qadir. The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice recently approved a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 17 to 25. Could you explain the rationale behind this decision?
**Senator Abdul Qadir**: Thank you for having me. The primary reason for this bill is the significant increase in population and crime rates in our country. The legal system has not kept pace with these changes. Cases often linger on for generations, and the number of judges we currently have is the same as it was in the nineties, despite a substantial increase in caseload.
**Interviewer**: Some senators, like Rahamid Khan, have argued against increasing the number of judges, citing that countries larger than Pakistan, like India, have a different approach. How do you respond to those concerns?
**Senator Abdul Qadir**: While it’s true that we can look to India for comparisons, it’s essential to recognize that every country has unique challenges. Our judiciary is currently overwhelmed. With the number of cases escalating, we need more judges to ensure timely justice. A delay in justice has repercussions for society as a whole.
**Interviewer**: You also mentioned during the committee meeting that High Courts are facing a shortage of judges. Could you elaborate on that?
**Senator Abdul Qadir**: Absolutely. Many positions in the High Courts remain vacant, which exacerbates the backlog. Before October 25, the Supreme Court was handling cases at a snail’s pace, but now we’re seeing over thirty cases being heard daily. An increase in judges at the Supreme Court level will help distribute the workload more evenly across the judiciary.
**Interviewer**: There are concerns raised by some political parties against this bill. How do you perceive their opposition?
**Senator Abdul Qadir**: Opposition is a part of the democratic process. However, I believe that when the facts are laid out – the pressing need for judicial reform and the overwhelming number of cases pending – many will see the importance of this legislation. It’s about serving justice for the people.
**Interviewer**: Lastly, what’s the next step in the process for this bill?
**Senator Abdul Qadir**: The bill will now move to the Senate for a full vote. We hope that with continued dialogue and education on the necessity of this reform, we can achieve a majority in support for the increase in judges. The goal is to ensure a functional, responsive judicial system for all citizens.
**Interviewer**: Thank you, Senator Abdul Qadir, for sharing your insights on this critical issue facing our judiciary.
**Senator Abdul Qadir**: Thank you for having me. It’s crucial that we keep this conversation alive as we work towards an efficient and fair legal system.
