Academy for judges.

Byline: Hashim Hasan - Karachi

THESE days we have seen many judgments which have been a source of criticism. In many instances an aspirant keen to become a judge will move heaven and earth and show his willingness to return favours to be appointed. This should never be the case if we go by the motto: justice should not only be done but seem to be done.

I am of the opinion that like the Civil Superior Services competition or the Inter-Services Selection Board, candidates who aspire to ascend the bench should serve as lawyers for three to seven years and then sit competitive examinations for selection to...