Contempt of Court Proceedings Against Mr. Savidge for Attempting to Influence Judicial

Sub title : Judicial Order by the Judicial Commissioner of Baluchistan, A.H. Khan

Subject: Contempt of Court | Judicial Independence | Separation of Powers | Legal Ethics

Date of publication: 1948

Language: English

Page: 15 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28358

Keyword: Contempt of Court -- Judicial Commissioner -- Baluchistan -- A.H. Khan -- Mr. Savidge -- Suo Motu | Case Transfer -- Section 526 Cr.P.C. -- Section 197 Cr.P.C. -- Contempt of Courts Act 1926 -- Judicial Independence | Executive Interference -- Administration of Justice -- Quetta

Abstract: This judicial order details contempt proceedings against Mr. Savidge, a high-ranking colonial officer, for improperly pressuring the Judicial Commissioner of Baluchistan to transfer specific court cases. The order finds his actions interfered with judicial independence and constituted contempt of court. Ultimately, the Judicial Commissioner accepts Mr. Savidge's qualified apology but issues a stern warning against executive interference in justice.

Description: This legal document is the final order from the Judicial Commissioner of Baluchistan in a contempt of court case. It serves as a historical record affirming judicial independence by rebuking an executive officer's attempt to influence ongoing judicial proceedings. The ruling underscores the principle that any attempt to sway a sub-judice matter, regardless of intent, undermines the administration of justice. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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