The federal government has defended the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) decision to transfer three judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), rejecting criticism that the move undermines judicial independence. Read More: JCP approves transfer of three IHC judges Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said the transfers were “not a punishment” […]
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JCP approves transfer of three IHC judges
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday approved the transfer of three judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to other high courts. According to an official handout, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi chaired a meeting of the commission at the Supreme Court. The statement said the commission approved the transfer of Justice […]
Zardari confirms 27 high court judges as permanent
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the confirmation of 27 additional judges of the Sindh, Lahore and Peshawar high court as permanent judges, following recommendations made by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). Read More: Zardari finalizes major judicial appointments across high courts According to a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat, the approvals were granted […]
JCP confirms 10 additional Sindh High Court judges, extends two others
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has recommended the confirmation of 10 additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC), while extending the tenure of two others for six months. The decision was made during the second day of the commission’s meeting at the Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. Read […]
JCP recommends permanent status for 10 SHC additional judges
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday recommended that 10 additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC) be made permanent. The recommendations were made during a meeting of the JCP – the key judicial body responsible for the appointment of judges of the Supreme and high courts – chaired by Chief Justice of […]
JCP confirms appointment of four ad hoc high court judges
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) recommended on Monday that three ad hoc judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and one of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) be made permanent. The decision was taken during a meeting of the JCP – the key judicial body responsible for appointing judges to the superior judiciary – […]
JCP likely to meet on January 12 to review IHC judges
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is likely to meet on January 12 to consider the confirmation of three additional judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Sources say the meeting will review service records and recommendations already submitted to the commission. The judges under consideration include Justice Mohammad Azam Khan, Justice Mohammad Asif and […]
JCP nominates SHC, BHC CJs in 1st meeting post 27th Amendment
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) elevated Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb to a permanent judge of the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday. Presided over by CJP Yahya Afridi, the JCP held its first meeting following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and the establishment of the FCC. The JCP had appointed Justice Aurangzeb as […]
Justice Aurangzeb elevated as permanent Supreme Court judge
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday elevated Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb to a permanent judge of the Supreme Court. The decision was made during the commission’s first meeting following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and the establishment of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). Read More: Two Supreme Court judges resign over 27th […]
JCP to meet on Dec 2 to appoint SC, SHC and BHC chief justices
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) will hold its first meeting on Dec 2 following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and the establishment of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). The meeting, scheduled for 2:30pm at the Supreme Court building in Islamabad, will consider key appointments to the superior judiciary. Read More: JCP […]