Three-Judge Panel to Decide Constitutional Cases
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has introduced a three-member committee to manage its constitutional bench, focusing on case assignments, roster planning, and caseload management, ensuring efficient judicial operations.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set up a three-member committee to manage its new constitutional bench. This committee includes Justice Aminud Din Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar. They are responsible for key tasks such as assigning cases, organizing court rosters, forming benches, and planning the weekly caseload.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Assignment: Organizing cases for different benches
- Roster Creation: Setting and managing the court schedule
- Bench Formation: Arranging judges for specific cases
- Caseload Planning: Deciding on the number of cases to handle each week
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has appointed Justice Aminud Din Khan as the head of the constitutional bench with a majority vote of seven to five. Chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, the JCP has also formed a seven-member constitutional bench, including Justices Ayesha A. Malik and Muhammad Ali Mazhar. A follow-up meeting will be held when Justice Mandokhail returns to finalize plans for the constitutional benches.
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