In the modern era complex society, this is not a single saviour’s job. Any action that brings the court into confrontation with the executive and Parliament in pursuit of social well-being would be counter-productive. The priority being given to political cases has made the apex court deviate from one of its core tasks i.e., the reform of the judicial system. To earn people’s respect, justice must be even-handed rather than selective. If it does, this is likely to lead to confrontation, destabilisation of the system and the shattering of the dream of people’s well-being.

Source: Pakistan Today February 24, 2018 06:11 UTC