Judicial System in Pre-Partition Balochistan (1947): A Critical Appraisal

Abstract

This study aims to critically examine the historical development of the judicial system in pre-partition Balochistan. It focuses on the social and political aspects that shaped the evolution of the judicial system in the region. Through an extensive review of historical records and secondary sources, the paper provides an in-depth analysis of the various factors that influenced the establishment and functioning of the courts and legal systems. During the pre- partition, Baluchistan’s judicial system evolved very slowly and encountered several obstacles to advancement. The findings of this study reveal that a few social values, a feeble central government, a Balochistan administrative split, a lack of external and internal autonomy, and the nomadic lifestyle of the Baloch people all contributed to the stalling of judicial progress. A new study can be conducted to investigate elements that impact the Balochistan judicial system as it currently exists.