Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Yahya Afridi, has called a full court meeting today.
According to sources, in this meeting, the judges will be consulted regarding the impact of the 27th Amendment on the judiciary. The full court meeting will be held at 2 pm after Friday prayers.
Three Supreme Court judges, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Athar Minallah, and Justice Salahuddin Panhor, had written letters to the Chief Justice regarding the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
In the letter, Justice Salahuddin Panhor said that a full court meeting should be called to review the constitutional amendment clause by clause. The Law and Justice Commission and the Judicial Policy-Making Committee should also be included in the consultation. The 27th Amendment could upset the balance of powers, he added.
In addition, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, will host a dinner in honor of Justice Aminuddin Khan, who is retiring from his post on November 20.
Also Read, Justice Aminuddin Khan Named First Chief Justice of Pakistan’s Constitutional Court
In a historic judicial development, the federal government has appointed Justice Aminuddin Khan as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Constitutional Court of Pakistan, marking a major milestone in the country’s evolving legal framework.
A New Chapter in Pakistan’s Judiciary
Furthermore, the formation of the Constitutional Court follows recent constitutional amendments aimed at streamlining the judiciary and separating constitutional matters from regular judicial proceedings. Consequently, Justice Aminuddin Khan’s appointment signifies the government’s move to enhance the efficiency and clarity of constitutional adjudication in Pakistan.
Government Notification Issued
According to an official notification, Justice Aminuddin Khan will assume charge in the morning at 10 am as the head. Moreover, the appointment comes in the wake of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which restructured the country’s top judicial offices and introduced the Federal Constitutional Court as a new institution parallel to the Supreme Court.
Strengthening Judicial Reforms
Additionally, officials said the government established the special court to ensure faster resolution of constitutional disputes and improve coordination between the judiciary and other state institutions. Moreover, the move is part of a broader legal reform agenda to promote transparency and efficiency within the justice system.
