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Changes in the Selection Process for Supreme Court Research Judges Starting next year, a significant shift is expected in the selection process for Supreme Court Research Judges. According to legal experts, Chun Dae-yup, head of the National Court Administration, announced in a notice titled “Operational Direction of the Judge Personnel System for the 2026 Regular Personnel Affairs” that the administration plans to appoint these judges from a more diverse range of cohorts than previously. Supreme Court Research Judges play a crucial role in the judicial system. These judges are responsible for drafting key reports that justices refer to when making rulings. They summarize the issues in appellate (third-instance) cases and review legal principles to suggest directions for judgments. Due to their critical role, they have long been considered part of an “elite track” within the legal community. Previously, the appointment of Supreme Court Research Judges was limited to senior judges w...

The Urgent Need for AI in Pakistan's Judicial System The Supreme Court of Pakistan has emphasized the critical importance of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s judicial system to address long-standing delays. It pointed out that slow justice not only undermines public confidence but also violates fundamental constitutional rights. Ensuring timely justice is vital for protecting citizens and maintaining the rule of law. A landmark judgment was delivered by the court regarding a decade-old auction case that had remained unresolved since 2011. The case, which had been pending in the Peshawar High Court for over ten years, was brought before the Supreme Court in 2022. Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Ayesha Malik highlighted that prolonged delays weaken the justice system and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The court revealed that there are currently over 2.2 million pending cases across Pakistan, with nearly 56,000 cases awaiting resolution...