{"id":3266,"date":"2026-06-13T15:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T15:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3266"},"modified":"2026-06-13T15:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T15:00:47","slug":"supreme-judicial-council-amends-judges-code-of-conduct-limits-participation-in-political-and-diplomatic-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3266","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Judicial Council Amends Judges\u2019 Code of Conduct, Limits Participation in Political and Diplomatic Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has approved amendments to the Judges\u2019 Code of Conduct, introducing new rules regarding the participation of judges in political and diplomatic functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the revised framework, judges will now only be allowed to attend political and diplomatic events with the prior approval of the Chief Justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanded Scope of Code of Conduct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amended Code of Conduct will now also apply to judges of the <strong>Federal Constitutional Court<\/strong> and the <strong>Federal Shariat Court<\/strong>, broadening its jurisdiction across key judicial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials said the inclusion of these courts aims to ensure uniform ethical standards for all superior court judges in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restrictions on Public and Political Engagements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the previous Code of Conduct, judges were prohibited from participating in social, cultural, political, and diplomatic events to maintain judicial independence and impartiality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the recent amendment, the restriction remains largely intact; however, an exception has been introduced for political and diplomatic functions, which may now be attended with explicit permission from the Chief Justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This adjustment is intended to regulate, rather than completely prohibit, such engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Changes in Article 15<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amendments specifically revise paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 15 of the Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The updated provisions now formally include the Federal Constitutional Court within the framework of applicable judicial ethics rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal experts note that this inclusion ensures that all judges across superior courts are bound by the same standards of conduct and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of the Amendment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials associated with the judicial system stated that the amendments aim to strengthen transparency, uphold judicial dignity, and maintain public confidence in the independence of the judiciary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They emphasized that judicial participation in non-judicial events must be carefully regulated to avoid any perception of bias or political influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background on Judicial Ethics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Code of Conduct for judges is designed to ensure that members of the judiciary remain impartial, independent, and free from external influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It places restrictions on judges to prevent involvement in activities that could compromise their neutrality or create conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest amendments reflect ongoing efforts to balance judicial independence with limited, regulated engagement in state and diplomatic affairs when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the latest changes, the Supreme Judicial Council has tightened procedural controls while allowing limited flexibility under the supervision of the Chief Justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The revised Code of Conduct is expected to further clarify boundaries for judicial participation in public life while reinforcing institutional integrity across Pakistan\u2019s superior judiciary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has approved amendments to the Judges\u2019 Code of Conduct, introducing new rules regarding the participation of judges in 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