Kutcheri Compound construction’s master plan reviewed: CJP wants project developed along modern lines

PESHAWAR: A meeting at the Supreme Court Branch Registry on Tuesday, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Yahya Afridi, reviewed and finalised the master plan for the proposed construction of the Kutcheri Compound in Peshawar.

The meeting was attended by Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan; Justice S. M Attique Shah, Acting Chief Justice, Peshawar High Court (PHC); Justice Ijaz Anwar, Senior Puisne Judge, PHC; Muhammad Saleem Khan, Registrar, Supreme Court of Pakistan; senior officers of the PHC; and senior officers from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.

Various aspects of the proposed Kutcheri Compound were discussed in detail, including architectural planning, utility provisions, accessibility, and integration of environment-friendly features.

The CJP emphasised that the project must be developed along modern and sustainable lines, with special consideration for the requirements and inputs of all key stakeholders, including the Bar, the Bench, and the Executive.

He stressed the importance of making the compound user-friendly and inclusive for all segments of society.The CJP directed that the design should incorporate dedicated spaces for greenery, ensure environmental health through plantation, and include a designated park area for children.

Additionally, he said, facilities must be provided to ensure ease and accessibility for litigants, particularly the elderly and differently-abled persons.Reiterating the judiciary’s commitment to institutional cooperation, the CJP assured that the Supreme Court would continue to play its due role in facilitating the process wherever required.He said the judiciary remained fully supportive of constructive initiatives aimed at strengthening the justice delivery system and enhancing public access to legal services.