Judicial Corruption in Pakistan: Causes, Consequences and Solutions
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This paper identifies causes, effects and potential outcomes of judicial corruption concerning system, economy, and culture in Pakistan. In the present study, semi-structured interviews of participants such as judges, lawyers, and citizens were conducted to gain improved understanding of the nature and mechanisms of factors leading to corruption within the judiciary. The study reveals that political influence, ineffective measures of accountability, low compensation, and corruption as business as usual is distorting the judiciary. This study also looks into the impacts of corruption in society, such as reduced social trust, heightened social disparities, limited economic growth and worst of all, dwindling governance. The research applies thematic analysis to systematically analyze patterns and themes that participants in the study presented. These insights also further the understanding of judicial corruption and lays down a framework that can be used in future in an attempt to increase the transparency, accountability and credibility of the judiciary of Pakistan.
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