The legacy of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa will be closely examined as he draws closer to retiring on October 25. Lawyers and legal experts have already voiced their opinions, with criticisms and commendations for his contentious rulings as well as admiration for his judicial changes.
Speaking with The News, attorneys and constitutional experts provide a range of perspectives: some emphasize the scandals that have marred his term in office, while others see his tenure as characterized by noteworthy advances to openness and public accountability.
One characteristic of CJP During Isa’s tenure, live televised Supreme Court sessions were introduced for the first time in Pakistani judicial history in September 2023, shortly after he was appointed Chief Justice of Pakistan.
