Bench to play due role if judiciary is threatened: CJP

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

MULTAN: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Tassadiq Hussain Jillani said on Saturday that judiciary would play its due role if judicial freedom is threatened.

He said this at this at Justice Nazeer Shaheed Siddiqui Hal while addressing the media at the district bar association in Multan.

CJ Jillani said that supremacy of the law and constitution would not be compromised.

He urged lawyers to keep in mind basic principles such as supremacy of constitution, rule of law, provision of justice and struggle against corruption.

“The bench would fulfill its oath if the freedom of judiciary is jeopardised,” he added.

The CJ said that he wanted to transform society to one where everyone would have easy access to justice.

He said his job as a judge is not a “bed of roses” as judges are accountable.

Jillani said he started his profession as a lawyer 40 years ago in Multan.

The chief justice urged the lawyers to work hard and lauded the role of lawyers, civil society and the media for restoration of an independent judiciary.

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Fame

Jun 21, 2014 07:34pm

You are about to retire, and I fail to see easy and quick access to justice. Seems like you didn't do your job well.

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NHM

Jun 21, 2014 07:36pm

I hope the Good Chief Justice is reading my comment, I am in 100% agreement with you. But do remember, the sanctity of the judiciary is also under threat by the old guards of the supreme court, most notably by your predecessor and his son. They have gone scot-free ,independent judiciary does not mean that the justices can do what ever they want to do. Remember sir, the most important pillar of Pakistan is not the constitution, not the judiciary or military, nor the parliament or media, its the people and the people of Pakistan have been mercilessly grinded under the powerful proverbial bulldozer of the above elements and that is why they running in droves to escape a country where they do not have any rights.We expect you to stand up for the people now and that has to be done through action and not words.

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nadeem

Jun 21, 2014 07:40pm

We have full faith in You Sir. Love you all the Hon'ble judges of Supreme Court. You are beacon of wisdom & justice.

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aslam

Jun 21, 2014 07:49pm

@NHM Keep writing.Admire your thoughts.

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Irshad khan

Jun 21, 2014 08:09pm

I am glad Tassadiq Jillani is leaving soon, he was useless and he is another tout of PML/N.

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Qamar

Jun 21, 2014 09:41pm

Sir, can you name anything that you have accomplished in your term as CJ?

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khanny

Jun 22, 2014 03:42am

@Qamarn , yes Tassadiq Jillani accomplished four big plots in Islamabad, one in Lahore and huge money in a Dubai bank.

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event horizon

Jun 22, 2014 07:52am

@nadeem I like your sense of humor.

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deendayal lulla

Jun 27, 2014 04:44pm

Judicial independence - one chief justice of the USA has said that it is public property. Does the public really have control over it?

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