THE judiciary, by design, stands as a pillar of impartiality in a democracy mandated by the Constitution to adjudicate without bias, fear, favour or prejudice. The foundational principle, however, is tested when someone like retired Justice Zak Yacoob again serves in the judiciary, especially given his pronounced political stances.
The question that looms large is whether a judge, known for potent political affiliations and pronounced factional allegiances, can uphold the sacred principle of impartiality.
I think not!
The controversy surrounding Justice Yacoob’s role at the Constitutional Court surfaced two weeks after a Sunday World