Pakistan, April 2 -- The sight of our honourable judiciary standing at the crossroads is fast becoming a regular fixture. With the chief justice of Pakistan announcing a larger bench to deal with the bombshell revelations contained in a letter written by six of his brother judges on the heels of an announcement of a one-member commission established under Justice Tasadduuq Jillani, there remains little doubt in the frenzy menacingly inching closer to such a crucial constitutional cornerstone.

Previously, the much-talked-about initiative by the government had received mixed reviews. Although there were many who appreciated this move that sought to thoroughly investigate the alleged involvement by intelligence agencies in judicial affairs,...