It’s unlikely that former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf will be hanged. But the significance of a civilian institution like the judiciary standing up to the all-pervasive army in Pakistan cannot be understated. Especially after the court tried to stall Gen. Bajwa’s extension recently. This institutional assertion should encourage judges everywhere.
CJI Bobde’s comment on RTI sends an alarming signal on transparency
CJI Bobde voicing the need to filter RTI requests is the latest blow to the law, and a surprising one as the Supreme Court has to uphold people’s right to know. The court has been exhibiting antagonism towards transparency. By expanding this to RTI, it has sent an alarming signal.