Gilgit-Baltistan_Chief_Court

Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court

Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court

High court of the Gilgit-Baltistan


The Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court is the court of appeals in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The decisions of the court are appealed to Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan. The court acts under 2009 Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order and has the equal status as of other high courts of Pakistan.[2][3] The Permanent Seat of the Court is at Gilgit, but the Court also sits from time to time at Skardu Branch Registry.

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History

Prior to 1972, Gilgit Baltistan was then known as Northern Areas was ruled under the infamous FCR, which was abolished in 1972. Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan introduced some judicial and administrative reforms and courts were established. These were given more power over time by Al-Jehad Trust Versus the Federation of Pakistan as per orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan. In 2009, under Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self Governance Order) 2009 the court in its current form was established.[2][4]

Judges

The Court is composed of one Chief Judge and four other judges appointed by Gilgit-Baltistan Council.

Current Composition

  • Chief Justice Justice Malik Nawaz Haq (2020 - to date)[5]
  • Justice Ali Baig (2017 - to date) [2]

Former Judges

Former Chief Judges

Former Judges

  • Justice Muhammad Umer[2]

See also


References

  1. "Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court".
  2. Solutions.com.pk, Softech e. "Gilgit Baltistan Chief Court Gilgit". www.gbchiefcourt.gov.pk.

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