JCP meeting called on formation of constitutional benches in SHC

In the first meeting of Judicial Commission, seven judges were nominated for constitutional benches in Supreme Court

The Judicial Commission, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, has called its second meeting on Friday, focusing on the formation of constitutional benches in the Sindh High Court (SHC).

According to Express News, sources indicated that the significant meeting is scheduled for 2 pm at the Supreme Court. Attendees will include Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Munib Akhtar, Aminuddin Khan, and Jamal Khan Mandokhel with CJP Afridi presiding over the meeting.

Additionally, other members of the Judicial Commission will include Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, Pakistan Bar Council representative Akhtar Hussain, Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, senior lawyer Farooq H Naek, Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, and Roshan Khursheed Bhutto.

It is noteworthy that in the first meeting of the Judicial Commission following the 26th Constitutional Amendment, seven judges were nominated for constitutional benches in the Supreme Court.

Justice Aminuddin Khan has been appointed as the head of these constitutional benches and will participate in the commission meeting in that capacity.