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Delay in disposal of corruption cases irks BHC CJ

QUETTA: Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court Jamal Khan Mando­khail has expressed dissatisfaction over delay in disposal of cases by accountability courts.

Chief Justice Mando­khail, along with Justice Nazeer Ahmed Langove, on Mon­day visited the accountabili­­ty courts in Quetta and re­­viewed the under-trial cases and performance of these courts. He summoned the Direc­tor General of Natio­nal Accountability Bureau, Balochistan, while the NAB prosecutor was present on the occasion.

The chief justice directed the judges of accountability courts to enhance their performance and asked the NAB director general and prosecutors to improve the process of prosecution and present witnesses in time in the court. He also directed to the lawyers to help in disposing of cases in time.

He said timely hearing of cases and imparting justice by courts was imperative for eradication of corruption.

Published in Dawn, January 5th, 2021

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