Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar told Independent Urdu on Tuesday evening that Justice Aminuddin Khan has been appointed as the head of the Constitution Bench.
He said that the meeting of the Judicial Commission chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi decided to establish a seven-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan.
All members attended the Judicial Commission meeting.
Under the two-point agenda, the issue of constitution bench in Supreme Court and establishment of secretariat for judicial commission was considered in the meeting.
The Federal Law Minister said that in the meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, the decision of the Constitutional Bench was made in the ratio of seven to five.
He said that in addition to Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Naeem Afghan, Justice Musrat Hilali, Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Jamal Mandukhel and Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi will be included in the seven-member constitutional bench.
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, Mansoor Ali Shah, Muneeb Akhtar, Umar Ayub and Shibli Faraz opposed the name of Justice Aminuddin Khan as the head of the bench.
Rules will also be framed for the establishment of the Secretariat of the Judicial Commission.
Justice Aminuddin and Justice Ayesha Malik from Punjab, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Athar Hasan Rizvi from Sindh, Justice Jamal Mandukhel and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan from Balochistan and Justice Musrat Hilali from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been included in the constitution bench.
The next meeting of the Judicial Commission will be held after two weeks.
This was the first meeting of the Commission after the enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment and the formation of the Judicial Commission.
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After the approval of the 26th Constitutional Amendment on October 21, the Constitution Bench has been constituted for 60 days.
Earlier, according to media reports, two judges of the Supreme Court, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Muneeb Akhtar, had written to the Chief Justice yesterday to form a full court bench on the constitutional amendment.
In the letter, the two judges called for the full court to hear the 26th Amendment case this week.
According to the text of the letter, the committee meeting held on October 31 decided to refer the 26th Amendment case to the Full Court, which was to be heard by the Full Court on November 4.
The letter further stated that despite the committee’s decision, no cause list was issued.
Both the judges had demanded the Chief Justice to convene a committee meeting on October 31. For not calling the meeting, the judges themselves called a meeting under Section 2, in which it was decided that the case against the 26th amendment will be heard by the full court on November 4.
The letter has also asked to place petitions against the 26th Amendment before the Full Court this week while also publishing the October 31 meeting minutes on the Registrar’s website.
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**Interview with Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar on Justice Aminud Din Khan’s Appointment**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Minister Tarar. The recent appointment of Justice Aminud Din Khan as the head of the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench has drawn considerable attention. Can you explain what led to this decision?
**Nazir Tarar:** Thank you for having me. The decision was made during a meeting of the Judicial Commission, chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. Our agenda was two-fold: to discuss the establishment of the constitutional bench and to set up a secretariat for the judicial commission. Ultimately, the commission decided upon Justice Aminud Din Khan leading the seven-member constitutional bench, with a majority vote of seven to five.
**Interviewer:** It seems there was some dissent regarding the appointment. Who opposed Justice Aminud Din Khan, and what were their concerns?
**Nazir Tarar:** Yes, there was opposition from several members, including Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and other prominent justices. Their concerns were not officially detailed, but typically, such disagreements arise from differing views on judicial qualifications and experiences. It’s important for the integrity of our judiciary that discussions like this occur.
**Interviewer:** Can you tell us who else will be serving on the bench alongside Justice Aminud Din Khan?
**Nazir Tarar:** Certainly. In addition to Justice Aminud Din Khan, the constitutional bench will include Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Naeem Afghan, Justice Musrat Hilali, Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Jamal Mandukhel, and Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi. This diverse group represents various provinces, which is vital for the bench’s legitimacy.
**Interviewer:** What is the significance of having a constitutional bench, especially now with the recent enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment?
**Nazir Tarar:** The establishment of the constitutional bench is significant as it allows for the interpretation of constitutional matters that directly affect our governance and law enforcement. Following the 26th Amendment, we expect this bench will address crucial issues and ensure that our judiciary can adapt to the evolving legal framework.
**Interviewer:** When will the Judicial Commission convene next?
**Nazir Tarar:** The Judicial Commission plans to meet again in two weeks. At that time, we will continue discussions on the framework for establishing the secretariat and any further matters before the commission.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Minister Tarar, for providing these insights. We look forward to seeing how this constitutional bench will shape the future of Pakistan’s legal landscape.
**Nazir Tarar:** Thank you for having me. It’s essential for us to keep the public informed about these developments in the judiciary.
