Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar said the judiciary is committed to secure and preserve the Constitution of Pakistan in anyway.
He was addressing the concluding session of the two-day 8th Judicial Conference in Islamabad on Saturday evening.
The Chief Justice said the Constitution of Pakistan is the most sacred document after Quran. He said that judges will never violate the oath of their office they have taken.
He said Constitution requires that the state should be run by the chosen representatives of the people of Pakistan.
He said this command of the Constitutions if binding for all of us.
Saqib Nisar said the judiciary has also great respect for the legislature, which is the second organ of the state. He said we are the custodian of the fundamental rights of the people of Pakistan.
He said we are duty bound to protect people's rights as enshrined in the Constitution. He said dispensation of Justice is the topmost responsibility of the Judiciary.
Saqib Nisar said the judiciary has powers of inbuilt judicial review if there is any violation of fundamental rights by the executive or any violation of the Constitution by the legislature.
The Chief Justice said Alternative Dispute Resolution system is inevitable to resolve disputes as courts are so overburdened.
He, however, said that this system can be cut and paste according to our socio-cultural needs.
He said this will help reduce burden on courts and promote peace and tranquility in society.
The Chief Justice also announced to form an Implantation Committee to ensure implementation of recommendations of the Judicial Conference.
The Chief Justice also directed the Attorney General of Pakistan to ensure implementation of recommendations expeditiously.
Provision of justice judiciary's top most responsibility: CJP
Provision of justice judiciary's top most responsibility: CJP
