The Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance 2024 was tabled in the Senate. The Upper House referred the Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance to the concerned Standing Committee.
In addition to the Chief Justice, the Practice and Protection Committee will consist of one senior judge and one judge nominated by the Chief Justice. Before the hearing under Clause 3 of Article 184, reasons of public interest must be given. Will be heard.
Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar presented the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance.
Clause two of Section 5 has been deleted as per the amendment of Clause 17 of Act 17, the committee will include the Chief Justice of Pakistan apart from one senior judge and one judge nominated by the Chief Justice.
Every case or appeal shall come before a special bench under the supervision of the Chief Justice. Under section 3, whether the matter is of public importance or not, the bench hearing the matter shall decide on a clear and reasonable basis the nature of the matter.
Sections 7A and 7B were added under which cases will be dealt with on a “first come, first served” basis.
Section 7B provides for the preparation of records and transcripts of Supreme Court proceedings.
Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that the federal government has a total of 10,000 billion in its pocket. Debt repayment is also ten thousand billion rupees. Dinesh Kumar targeted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for not celebrating Diwali celebrations.
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan. During the question period, the Ministry of Planning said in a written reply that 10.96 billion dollars were promised for reconstruction after the 2022 flood at the Geneva Conference.
He said that 948.59 million dollars were spent in Sindh, 30.81 million dollars in Balochistan, 25.34 million dollars in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 2.8 million dollars in Punjab.
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal while expressing his opinion said that various projects of 130 billion rupees have been planned in Balochistan. Ahsan Iqbal said that a total of 10,000 billion rupees comes into the pocket of the federal government and the payment of debts is also 10,000 billion rupees.
Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar presented the Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance 2024 which was handed over to the relevant standing committee.
Commenting on the Diwali festival, Senator Darnish Kumar thanked Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz for celebrating the festival in three provinces, while criticizing the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The PTI members protested in the House for not getting a microphone. The Acting Chairman Senate, displeased with the uproar, adjourned the meeting till Monday.
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**Interview with Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar on the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance 2024**
**Interviewer:** Good day, Minister Tarar. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent introduction of the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance 2024. Can you explain the motivation behind this amendment?
**Nazir Tarar:** Thank you for having me. The primary motivation behind the amendment is to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the Supreme Court’s proceedings. We believe that by streamlining procedures and ensuring that cases of public interest are prioritized and heard in a systematic manner, we can improve access to justice for all citizens.
**Interviewer:** We understand that there are significant changes regarding how cases will be heard. Can you elaborate on the roles of the newly established committee?
**Nazir Tarar:** Absolutely. The newly formed Practice and Protection Committee will include the Chief Justice, one senior judge, and one judge nominated by the Chief Justice. This committee is tasked with evaluating cases and determining their relevance to public interest under Clause 3 of Article 184. It’s crucial that we have a clearly defined process to ensure that matters of great public importance receive the attention they deserve.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the “first come, first served” basis for hearing cases. How does this system work, and what impact do you anticipate it will have?
**Nazir Tarar:** Yes, under the newly added Sections 7A and 7B, cases will now be addressed on a first-come, first-served basis. This approach aims to reduce delays in the judicial process and provide a clearer timeline for litigants. We anticipate that this will not only speed up the resolution of cases but also improve overall public confidence in our judicial system.
**Interviewer:** Some critics might argue that the amendment could centralize power under the Chief Justice. What are your thoughts on this concern?
**Nazir Tarar:** It’s important to understand that these changes are designed to ensure accountability and transparency, rather than centralizing power. The committee’s structure allows for input from multiple judges, which promotes a collaborative approach to decision-making. Moreover, the Chief Justice will be supervising the formation of special benches to maintain fairness and balance in hearings.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Minister Tarar, for your insights. As these amendments progress through the legislative process, what are the next steps?
**Nazir Tarar:** The ordinance has been tabled in the Senate and referred to the appropriate Standing Committee for review. We expect constructive discussions and hope to see the amendments implemented to better serve our judicial system and the public.
**Interviewer:** Thank you again for your time, Minister. We look forward to seeing how these changes unfold.
**Nazir Tarar:** Thank you for having me. I’m optimistic about our path forward.
