CJP Afridi introduces large-scale reforms into judicial system

Sun, February 09, 2025

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Thursday undertook transformative reforms to modernise judiciary and establish it as a model institution that upholds fairness and transparency as well as accessibility to meet standards for judicial excellence.

The step also aims to ensure that the justice system remains citizen-focused and responsive to the litigants’ needs.

An official announcement said that advanced information technology systems have been integrated to enhance judicial efficiency, including the e-Affidavit system, which streamlines filing processes, reduces delays and ensures transparency, and a Case Management System enabling litigants and lawyers to instantly access certified case copies, eliminating traditional dispatch delays.

To promote transparency and public trust, feedback mechanisms involving legal practitioners, litigants, and civil society have been introduced, it said.

Recognising the vital role of district judiciary, the CJP paid visit to remote and underserved districts to assess grassroots challenges, enhance institutional capacity and address resource gaps, ensuring equitable access to justice and strengthening public confidence in the judicial system.

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