Introduction
The Supreme Court is the highest court of Pakistan. It is
considered final arbiter of legal and constitutional disputes. All decision of
Supreme Court of Pakistan are binding on all the courts in Pakistan. The
Principal seat of Supreme Court in Islamabad and Branch Registries in the
provincial capitals of Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi.
Relevant Provisions
Article 175A, 176 to 191 of Constitution of Pakistan 1973.
Appointment of Judges of Supreme Court
The Chief Justice and other judges of Supreme Court appoint
by President of Pakistan.
Qualification for Judges; A-177(2):
A person can be appointed a judge of Supreme Court if
- He is citizen of Pakistan
- He has been a High Court Judge for at least five years.
- He has been an advocate of a High Court for fifteen years.
Retiring Age; Article 179:
The retiring age of Judge of the Supreme court of Pakistan
is 65 years.
Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
Following are the Jurisdiction of Supreme Court under
Constitution of Pakistan 1973.
1. Original Jurisdiction
Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute
between any two or more governments. Here Governments mean federal government
and provincial governments. And , if Supreme Court considers that there is a
question of public importance with reference to enforcement of any of
fundamental rights conferred by Constitution of Pakistan. Supreme Court have
right to power to make an order by exercising its original Jurisdiction.
2. Appellate Jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court means jurisdiction
to hear and determine appeals from judgments, decrees, final orders or
sentences.
3. Advisory Jurisdiction
If President of Pakistan considers that it is desirable to
obtain opinion of Supreme Court on any question of law, which he considers of
public importance, he can refer such question to Supreme Court for
consideration. And Supreme Court considers such question and report its opinion
on such question to the President.
Conclusion
I say, I include that Supreme Court is a highest and apex
court in Pakistan which establish under constitution of Pakistan. And Supreme
court of Pakistan is independent organ.
NICE.
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