The Judicial Commission has nominated all the judges of the Sindh High Court for a short term to the constitution bench, while a meeting will be held again on November 25 for the nomination of judges to form the constitution bench of the Sindh High Court.
A meeting of the Judicial Commission was held under the chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, however, the announcement of the meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan was issued.
In the ongoing announcement of the Judicial Commission meeting, it is said that the second meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan constituted under the 26th constitutional amendment was held in the Supreme Court today at 2 pm, the meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the Judicial Commission, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi.
Supreme Court’s senior-most Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Muneeb Akhtar and Constitution Bench Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan participated in the meeting while Justice Jamal Khan Mandukhel participated through video link.
Decision to take action against those who file ridiculous complaints against judges
Apart from this, Chief Justice Sindh High Court Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar, Attorney General Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan, Senator Farooq Hamid Naik, Senator Syed Shibli Faraz, Member National Assembly Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, Member National Assembly Umar Ayub Khan, Roshan Khurshid, Sindh Law Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar and Sindh Bar Council member Qurban Ali Milanu also attended the meeting while the Registrar of the Supreme Court also attended as Commission Secretary.
According to the statement, during the meeting, the single point agenda of constitution bench in Sindh High Court was considered. All the present judges of the Sindh High Court were nominated as judges of the Constitution Bench till 24th November 2024.
The next meeting of the Judicial Commission for the nomination of judges for the Constitution Bench of the Sindh High Court will be held again on 25 November 2024.
Speaking to the media after the Judicial Commission meeting, Chief Law Minister Nazir Tarar said that the names of various judges have been considered, and all judges of the Sindh High Court can hear constitutional cases by November 25.
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He further said that due to the flight of Justice Mandukhel, he joined the meeting for some time, due to the illness of the wife of member Akhtar Hussain, he also did not join.
According to the announcement, all the judges of the Sindh High Court will be able to continue working for the constitutional benches till November 24. The next meeting of the Judicial Commission will be held on November 25.
It should be noted that on November 5, a 7-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan was established in the Judicial Commission of Pakistan meeting presided over by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi.
The first meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan was held in the light of the 26th Amendment, which considered the nomination of judges to the Constitution Benches.
The first meeting of the Judicial Commission under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, formation of a 7-member constitutional bench.
7 members of the 12-member commission voted in support of Justice Aminuddin’s appointment while 5 members voted against it.
It was stated in the statement that the Chief Justice had suggested the determination of a specific period for the constitution bench. During the meeting, voting was done on the issue of formation of the constitution bench. 7 out of 12 members of the commission were in favor of a 7-member constitution bench. I voted.
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**Interview with Chief Law Minister Nazir Tarar**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Chief Law Minister Nazir Tarar. There has been a significant development regarding the nomination of judges for the Constitution Bench of the Sindh High Court. Can you tell us more about the recent Judicial Commission meeting?
**Nazir Tarar:** Thank you for having me. Yes, indeed, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan held an important meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The primary focus was to nominate judges from the Sindh High Court for a Constitution Bench. I’m pleased to announce that all judges of the Sindh High Court have been nominated to serve on this bench until November 24, 2024.
**Interviewer:** That’s a substantial commitment. Can you explain the significance of the Constitution Bench and why this decision was made?
**Nazir Tarar:** The Constitution Bench is crucial as it addresses matters related to constitutional law, which can have far-reaching implications for the judiciary and the public. This step ensures that we have a full panel of judges equipped to tackle these significant cases and uphold the rule of law effectively.
**Interviewer:** The next meeting is set for November 25. What will be discussed then?
**Nazir Tarar:** Yes, during the upcoming meeting, we will finalize the nomination of judges specifically assigned to the Constitution Bench. This level of thoroughness ensures that we consider all qualified candidates carefully to best serve the needs of the court.
**Interviewer:** There were discussions about actions against individuals filing frivolous complaints against judges. How does the commission plan to tackle this issue?
**Nazir Tarar:** The Judicial Commission is committed to maintaining the integrity of the judiciary. We believe that frivolous complaints undermine the judicial process and can lead to a misuse of the system. Appropriate measures will be taken against those who file baseless complaints to protect the reputations and workloads of our judges.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Chief Law Minister Tarar, for your insights. It seems like a pivotal time for the Sindh High Court.
**Nazir Tarar:** Thank you. It is indeed a significant moment, and we are focused on ensuring a strong and effective judiciary for the people of Sindh.
