Abstract
Judicial Activism is a developing doctrine which can be defined as the active role of Judiciary in constitutional matters of the state. The Judicial branch of a state can play an effective role in dispensation of Justice and promotion of rule of law in the Country. In Pakistan, Judiciary being the third pillar of state and having trust of most of the public, plays an active role in matters of public importance and fundamental rights. In last decade, the concept of independence of Judiciary has strengthened the judicial wing of the state and since then the power of Judicial Review under Article 184(3) is being exercised at a wider scale by superior courts in Pakistan. Ex-Chief Justice Mr.Saqib Nisar during his tenure as Chief Justice (from 31st December 2016 to 17 January 2018) has exercised the review power frequently and has publically prompted the concept of Judicial activism by calling it as a mandatory role of the Judge of the Supreme Court. This research will highlight the concept of Judicial Activism in Pakistan, further, it would analyze the tenure of Mr.Saqib Nisar as Chief Justice of Pakistan.
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