ISLAMABAD - Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) Monday reaffirmed its commitment to realize an accessible and equitable justice system for all citizens. The LJCP meeting, held at the Supreme Court and it was chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan/ Chairman, LJCP Justice Yahya Afridi who emphasized the Commission’s unwavering dedication to judicial excellence and the establishment of a fair and just society in Pakistan.
The Commission reviewed the implementation status of its previous decisions taken in 44th meeting, particularly the progress made by the Advisory Committee for law reforms comprising Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice and eminent lawyers. The Committee acknowledged the need and significance of reforms in family laws and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.
The Commission applauded the commendable job done by the Committee and hoped that in consultation with relevant stakeholders the Committee will suggest viable recommendations for improving the service delivery of justice system with regard to family dispute and criminal matters.
The Commission approved the Annual Accounts of the Access to Justice Development Fund for FY 2024-25, and constituted a Committee to review the LJCP Employees Service Rules of 1992 and suggest reforms to enhance administrative efficiency and enable performance management. Meanwhile, meeting of the Governing Body of the Access to Justice Development Fund (AJDF) was also held at the Supreme Court under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Pakistan/Chairman, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP). In a unanimous decision, the Forum verified annual accounts of the Fund for the year 2024-25 and approved significant projects and financial allocations aimed at strengthening justice sector across the country by focusing litigant’s facilities.
The Governing Body approved projects of the High Court of Sindh and High Court of Balochistan amounting to Rs. 631.579 million, with emphasis on establishing Women-centric facilities within court premises. This will provide a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment for female litigants.
Approval was granted for projects of the Sindh, Lahore, Balochistan, and Peshawar High Courts under the Underdeveloped Regions (UDR) Window amounting to Rs317 million. These projects include the solarization of courts to ensure uninterrupted power supply and the establishment of modern e-libraries in remote and underdeveloped districts.