ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) on Friday received its first-ever appeal against a Sindh High Court ruling, shortly after inaugurating a new Filing and Information Desk at the Islamabad High Court premises. The desk, launched by FCCP Registrar Muhammad Hafeezullah Khan, aims to streamline public access to judicial services and improve case-filing procedures.
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According to an official handout, the newly established desk will facilitate the filing of fresh cases, offer information to litigants and lawyers, and process applications for attested copies of judicial records. Prior to its creation, lawyers often faced confusion about where to file petitions or appeals, causing delays and inconvenience. The desk began functioning immediately, receiving two fresh cases on its opening day.
Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, who attended the inauguration, termed the initiative a milestone in enhancing judicial outreach and administrative efficiency. The FCCP also issued a notification outlining the court’s working hours, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and improved service delivery for litigants across the country.
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The FCCP’s first appeal came from Ghulam Shah Abbasi, who challenged a Sept 8 Sindh High Court decision involving a family property dispute. The appellant argued that the SHC wrongly treated the matter as a private civil issue and sought protection from alleged harassment and threats by his relatives. He claimed his family denied him his rightful share in inherited property and accused them of abducting and confining him for 15 days to coerce a false statement. Abbasi also alleged intimidation by officials of the Sindh Revenue Board and said he had lodged a police complaint earlier this year.