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Justice Redefined
How Mirror Courts Could Transform Pakistan’s Judicial System
by Sajjad Pervaiz | Published November 1st, 2024
Explore the concept of mirror courts in Pakistan, a proposed legal reform aimed at reducing judicial backlogs and ensuring timely justice by complementing existing courts.
We are diving into one of the most pressing topics in Pakistan’s legal landscape, the demand for constitutional, or "mirror courts." With the weight on our current judicial institutions only increasing, legal reforms have become a rallying cry for many, from civil society to students and journalists. In cities across the nation, including Bahawalpur, Multan, and Rahim Yar Khan, organized rallies and public discussions are bringing this issue to the forefront. Margalla Tribune talks to Mian Wasim Ahmed, a Senior Lawyer with extensive experience in the Lahore High Court and Supreme Court, enlightening us on the complexities of this movement, the implications for our judicial system, and what the potential establishment of mirror courts could mean for Pakistan.
Purpose of Mirror Courts Mirror courts are supposed to focus on interpreting laws and addressing cases of public importance, relieving the High Courts and the Supreme Court from their overwhelming caseloads. Mian Wasim informs us that the mirror courts will allow faster resolution of cases involving fundamental rights and disputes with government bodies, ensuring speedy justice.
“Justice delayed isjustice denied"
- a Legal Maxim
Pakistan’s courts are overburdened with appeals and civil cases, causing significant delays in dispensing justice. Judges are stretched beyond their capacity, resulting in pending cases for years. Without reforms, many individuals remain unaware of their basic rights or have no access to timely legal remedies. Purpose of Mirror Courts The Mirror Courts will not replace the existing judicial structure but complement it by specializing in specific types of cases. The reform aims to protect citizens' rights and ensure people receive justice promptly. Such courts would take on cases that often get delayed in conventional courts, thereby reducing the workload of the High Courts and Supreme Court. Mian Wasim clarifies that mirror courts are not a radical change but an essential step toward improving legal efficiency. Constitutional reforms needs to meet the demands of the modern times in order to guarantee timely justice for all.
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