In a new development regarding the ongoing debate over judicial appointments in Pakistan, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has once again penned a letter raising serious concerns about the transparency and merit-based selection of judges for the country’s courts. This is the latest in a series of communications where the senior judge has criticized the current procedures, calling for reforms to ensure that appointments are made based on competence rather than political or other extraneous factors.
Justice Shah’s letter, addressed to relevant authorities, stresses the importance of adhering to constitutional principles and ensuring the independence of the judiciary. He further urges for a comprehensive review of the existing system to ensure that future appointments are made with the utmost regard for judicial excellence and fairness.
The letter comes at a time when the judiciary is under heightened scrutiny due to ongoing political tensions and public debates about the need for judicial reforms. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s stance has garnered support from various quarters of the legal community, with many agreeing that judicial independence is paramount for upholding the rule of law in Pakistan.
This move is expected to reignite discussions within political and legal circles on the need for judicial reforms to strengthen the credibility and functioning of the courts.
