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Lahore High Court judge resigns over judicial independence concerns
A Lahore High Court judge has stepped down from his position, citing growing executive interference in the judiciary's functioning. The resignation marks another flashpoint in Pakistan's ongoing debate over the separation of powers.
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Justice Kayani has resigned from his position at the Lahore High Court, citing concerns about expanding executive control over judicial matters. His departure adds to mounting tensions between Pakistan's judicial and executive branches, underscoring persistent challenges to institutional independence.
The resignation comes amid broader discussions within legal circles about the judiciary's autonomy and its ability to function without political pressure. Such concerns have periodically surfaced in Pakistan's legal establishment, reflecting structural questions about the balance of power between different state institutions.
Justice Kayani's decision to step down publicly on grounds of judicial independence carries symbolic weight within Pakistan's legal community and may prompt fresh discussions among senior judges and government officials about safeguarding constitutional protections.
The development reflects ongoing tensions that have characterized Pakistan's institutional landscape in recent years, with debates over judicial autonomy remaining a significant concern for legal professionals and civil society observers monitoring democratic governance in the country.
Photo: The Lahore High Court building in Lahore, Pakistan, September 2017. MariyamAftab via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).