ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has reiterated that institutional integrity, discipline and strict adherence to prescribed procedures are non-negotiable, particularly in matters concerning official conduct and the administration of justice.
In disciplinary proceedings concluded under the Supreme Court Establishment Service Rules, 2015, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi imposed major penalties on three officers of the Supreme Court Karachi Branch Registry for serious lapses in administrative response, including delayed reporting, failure to seek timely written directions and delay in the reconstruction of judicial record from the available digital copies resulting in institutional concern.
In a separate matter reported at anti-corruption hotline, disciplinary proceedings were also concluded against an officer of the Supreme Court Lahore Branch Registry resulting in the imposition of a major penalty on account of transparency issues, says a press release issued here on Saturday.
The Supreme Court underscores that while welfare and career progression of the members of staff is a priority, nevertheless transparency and compliance with established procedures are indispensable to the credibility of judicial institutions.
