Analysis of Judiciary's Role in Criminal Justice System in Pakistan

Abstract

The article examines the judiciary's function in Pakistan's Punjab Province's criminal justice system with a focus on the prompt and impartial conduct of trials. The study was carried out in the Faisalabad district, and 104 convicted criminals out of a total of 210 were interviewed using a multistage sample technique. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the judicial system's effectiveness and efficiency in delivering justice and facilitating a smooth legal process. The findings showed that convicts were sentenced in accordance with current legislation and in proportion to the crimes they committed. It also exposed serious flaws in the system, which had trouble effectively managing its workload. The institution had acceptable technical proficiency, but a number of roadblocks made it ineffective. These obstacles included widespread political influence and corruption, a high workload, outdated methods, a lack of expertise, and equipment limitations. A persistent culture of bribery, a lack of educational institutions, and a dearth of programmes for vocational training and rehabilitation were shown to make these obstacles worse. The study's conclusions show that these issues have severely impacted Pakistan's present criminal justice system. A thorough approach to systemic improvements is necessary to ensure that the criminal justice system is effective and capable of efficiently and impartially dispensing justice. It encourages anti-corruption measures, capacity training, significant investment in cutting-edge techniques, and rehabilitation programmes as a means of systemic reform. Keywords: Role of Judiciray, Criminal Justice System, Pakistan, Trial, Legislation, Criminals