Supreme Court of Paistan

Q. Describe the Jurisdiction of supreme court of Pakistan. (2000-S) (2004)

Q. Describe the composition of supreme Pakistan. what are the necessary

qualifications for the appointment of the judges and chief justice of supreme court of
Pakistan. what is the extent of jurisdiction of supreme court of Pakistan? (1995-A)

Q. Discuss different jurisdictions of supreme court of Pakistan. (2003-A)

1. Introduction:

The supreme court is the highes court of Pakistan. it is both a constitutional and an ordinary
court of law. all decision of supreme court of Pakistan are binding on all the courts in Pakistan.
the principal seat of supreme court in Islamabad.

2. Relevant Provisions:

Article 176 to 191.

3. Composition:

The supreme court shall consist of a Cgife Justice and so many other Judges as may be
determined by the act of Parliament.

4. Qualification For Judges:

Aperson can be appointed be appointed a judge of Supreme Court if:

(a) He is citizen of Pakistan.

(b) He has been a High Court Judge for at least five years.

(c) He has been an advocate of Hight Court for fifteen years.

5.Oath Of Office:

Before entering upon the office the Chief Justice shall take oath of his office before the President
of Pakisnt and other Jydges shall take oath of their office before the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

6. Retiring Age:

The age ofretirement for the Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan is 65 years.

7. Acting Chief Justice:

In the abesnce of Chief Justice the President of Pakistan appoints the senior most judge to act as
Chief Justice.

8. Adhoc. Judge:

The Chife Justice of Pakistan may request the president of Pakistan to appoint temporarily the
number of Judes in the Supreme Court. An adhoc Jdeg so appointed shall have same power and
Jurisdiction as the Supreme Court.

9. Appointment:

The Chief Justice shall be appointed by the President while the other Judge shall be appointed by
him after consulation with the Chief Justice.

10. Powers and functions of supreme court:

(i) Appellate jurisdiction:

The supreme has appellate jurisdiction to hera and determines appeals from judgement, decree,
final orders or sentences of a high court.

(ii) Orignal jurisdiction:

The original jurisdiction means that the supreme court can be approached with regard to such
matters without contacting any other court of law. the supreme court has also original
jurisdiction in the enforcement of fundamental rights.

(iii) Advisory jurisdiction:

If at any tijme president considers that it is destrable to obtain the opinion of the supreme court
on any questions of law of public importance he may refer the question to the supremre court.
the supreme court shall consider such a question and reports its opinion to the president who
may or may not accept it.

(iv) Revision power:

The supreme court has power to review any judgement of any order made by it.

(v) Proctection of the fundamental rights:

The supreme court protects the fundamental rights of the citizen.

(vi) To issue direction:

According to Artical 187 the supreme court has power to issue such direction as may be
necessary for doing complete justice in any case or matter pending befor it.

(vii) Interpretation of the constitution:

The supreme court is empowered to interpret the constitution of the Islamic republic of
Pakistan.

(viii) Rules and regulations:

The supreme makes rules regulating for its practice and procedure.

(ix) Guardian of the constitution:

The supreme court is the guardian of the constitution.

(x) Sou Motu jurisdiction:

The supreme court has suo motu jurisdiction.

(xi) Transfer of cases:

Supreme court can transfer any case appeal or other proceeding pending before any high court
to an other high court.

11. Binding effect of decisions of supreme court:

The decisions of supreme court of Pakistan have binding effect on the subordinate courts.

12. Conclusion:

To conclude I can say that; the supreme court is the highest court in Pakistan. It consist of chief
justice and other judges who are appointed by the president of Pakistan.