| Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2009} |
| Jurisdiction | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Location | Gilgit |
| Authorized by | Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self Governance Order) 2009 |
| Appeals to | Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court |
| Appeals from | District Courts of Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Judge term length | Until 62 years of age |
| Website | www |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Mr. Justice Ali Baig[1] |
| Since | 30-11-2017 |
The Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court is the court of appeals in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The decisions of the court are appealed to Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan. The court acts under 2009 Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order and has the equal status as of other high courts of Pakistan.[2][3] The Permanent Seat of the Court is at Gilgit, but the Court also sits from time to time at Skardu Branch Registry.
History[edit]
Prior to 1972, Gilgit Baltistan was then known as Northern Areas was ruled under the infamous FCR, which was abolished in 1972. Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan introduced some judicial and administrative reforms and courts were established. These were given more power over time by Al-Jehad Trust Versus the Federation of Pakistan as per orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan. In 2009, under Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self Governance Order) 2009 the court in its current form was established.[2][4]
Judges[edit]
The Court is composed of one Chief Judge and four other judges appointed by Gilgit-Baltistan Council.
Current Composition[edit]
Former Judges[edit]
Former Chief Judges[edit]
- Justice Sahib Khan
- Justice Muhammad Alam
- Justice Wazir Shakeel Ahmed (Elevated to Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan)
Former Judges[edit]
- Justice Muhammad Umer[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court".
- ^ a b c d Solutions.com.pk, Softech e. "Gilgit Baltistan Chief Court Gilgit". www.gbchiefcourt.gov.pk.
- ^ "Autonomy order for Gilgit, Baltistan signed". DAWN.COM. 8 September 2009.
- ^ "Al-Jehad Trust case: G-B bar association demands implementation of apex court's orders". The Express Tribune. 2 October 2013.
- ^ "After months of hiatus, govt appoints Justice Wazir Shakil in G-B apex court". The Express Tribune. 31 January 2020.