Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has stressed that removing obstacles in access to justice remains one of the country’s biggest challenges.
He emphasized that justice must be accessible to the downtrodden classes, including women and children, while public trust in the judiciary can only be secured through impartiality and accountability.
Access to justice remains challenge
Addressing a judicial conference in Muzaffarabad, CJP Afridi highlighted that barriers in the justice system continue to test its inclusiveness. Vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, often struggle the most in gaining timely justice, he said.
“Justice should not be the privilege of a few but the right of all,” the chief justice underscored.
Restoring public trust in judiciary
CJP Afridi said that strengthening public trust must remain a top priority for the judiciary. This, he added, requires impartiality, integrity, and constant internal accountability of judges and institutions.
“These goals are not easy, but they can be achieved with collective determination and coordinated effort,” he told participants.
Role of technology in justice delivery
The CJP also called for integrating modern technology into judicial processes. He argued that the inclusion of technology is essential to make justice delivery more transparent, effective, and people-oriented.
“Only through technology can we reach our ultimate goal of an efficient and accessible justice system,” he said.
