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Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court

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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

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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

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The Court is composed of one Chief Judge and four other judges appointed by Gilgit-Baltistan Council.

Current Composition

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

Former Judges

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Former Chief Judges

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Former Judges

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  • Justice Muhammad Umer[2]

See also

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References

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  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.
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