Islamabad:
The allegations of corruption by the staff of the court at the High Court of Islamabad (IHC) after their transfer surfaced.
On the instructions of judge Babar Sattar, his secretary published a letter in the registrar dealing with complaints that certain staff members demanded money from petitioners and lawyers. The letter stressed that such actions constitute corruption and undermines the principles of justice. Copies of the letter were also sent to the secretaries of all judges.
The letter indicated that an immediate measure should be taken to eliminate this professional fault. The audience rooms and the corridors of the IHC are under video surveillance. He suggested revising images of the last two weeks to identify any case of corruption and called for strict disciplinary measures against guilty recognized people.
He also underlined the concerns that some high lessons have tolerated similar practices, making corruption part of their system. However, such a culture is not acceptable in the IHC, and any attempt to introduce it must be eradicated.
Despite signs in certain judicial premises across Pakistan, declaring that demanding money is strictly prohibited, reports indicate that corruption still occurs within the framework of these warnings. The letter pointed out that the fact that the non-act would now be able to lead to the deterioration of the integrity of the IHC.
The office of the acting chief judge, Sarfaraz Dogar, confirmed the reception of the letter and said that a circular had already been published in this regard. However, when contacted, the registrar’s office did not provide immediate comments.
