JCP nominates all SHC judges for constitutional bench

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Friday approved the nomination of all Sindh High Court (SHC) judges to serve on a constitutional bench tasked with addressing the significant backlog of constitutional cases.

The decision, aimed at expediting case resolution, allows all SHC judges to hear constitutional matters until November 24, 2024. The JCP is set to revisit the matter on November 25 for further deliberation.

The announcement came during the second meeting of the JCP, established under the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The meeting, held at the Supreme Court, was presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi, with a singular focus on forming a constitutional bench for the SHC.

Chief Justice of the SHC, Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, proposed that all SHC judges remain engaged with constitutional cases until the stipulated deadline. The JCP endorsed the proposal, highlighting its commitment to reducing delays and ensuring swift justice.