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.
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court | |
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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 |
History
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
The Court is composed of one Chief Judge and four other judges appointed by Gilgit-Baltistan Council.
Current Composition
Former Judges
Former Chief Judges
- Justice Sahib Khan
- Justice Muhammad Alam
- Justice Wazir Shakeel Ahmed (Elevated to Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan)
Former Judges
- Justice Muhammad Umer[2]
See also
- Gilgit-Baltistan Judicial Academy
- Government of Gilgit-Baltistan
- Gilgit-Baltistan District Courts