Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court

Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court
Established2009 (15 years ago) (2009)}
JurisdictionGilgit-Baltistan
LocationGilgit
Authorised byGilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self Governance Order) 2009
Appeals toGilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court
Appeals fromDistrict Courts of Gilgit-Baltistan
Judge term lengthUntil 62 years of age
Websitewww.gbcc.gov.pk
Chief Justice
CurrentlyMr. Justice Ali Baig[1]
Since30-11-2017

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

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

  • Chief Justice Justice Malik Nawaz Haq (2020 - to date)[5]
  • Justice Ali Baig (2017 - to date) [2]

Former Judges

Former Chief Judges

Former Judges

  • Justice Muhammad Umer[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court".
  2. ^ a b c d Solutions.com.pk, Softech e. "Gilgit Baltistan Chief Court Gilgit". www.gbchiefcourt.gov.pk.
  3. ^ "Autonomy order for Gilgit, Baltistan signed". DAWN.COM. 8 September 2009.
  4. ^ "Al-Jehad Trust case: G-B bar association demands implementation of apex court's orders". The Express Tribune. 2 October 2013.
  5. ^ "After months of hiatus, govt appoints Justice Wazir Shakil in G-B apex court". The Express Tribune. 31 January 2020.