JCP Approves 10 Additional Judges for Peshawar High Court

Pakistan2/2/2025
JCP Approves 10 Additional Judges for Peshawar High Court
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The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of 10 additional judges for the Peshawar High Court. The appointments were made with a majority vote, as per the sources. The PHC Chief Justice had recommended the names of the judges for the positions. The approved judges include Farah Jamshed, Inamullah Khan, Qazi Jawad Ehsanullah, Mudassar Ameer, Abdul Fayaz, Salahuddin, Sadiq Ali, Tariq Afridi, Sabitullah Khan, and Aurangzeb. This move is expected to increase the efficiency and capacity of the Peshawar High Court to handle the growing number of cases. The appointments are a significant development in the judicial system of Pakistan, and it is hoped that they will bring about a positive change in the administration of justice in the region. The JCP's decision to appoint additional judges is a step in the right direction, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the legal system of the country.


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Number of judges approved: 10

Names of approved judges: Farah Jamshed, Inamullah Khan, Qazi Jawad Ehsanullah, Mudassar Ameer, Abdul Fayaz, Salahuddin, Sadiq Ali, Tariq Afridi, Sabitullah Khan, Aurangzeb

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Fact Comparison

FactThe NationThe TribuneDawn
Number of judges approved101010
Names of approved judgesFarah Jamshed, Inamullah, Qazi Jawad, Mudassar Amir, Abdul Fayaz, Salahuddin, Sadiq Ali, Tariq Afridi, Sabit Ali, Aurangzeb KhanFarah Jamshed, Inamullah Khan, Muhammad Tariq Afridi, Abdul Fayyaz, Sabitullah Khan, Salahuddin, Sadiq Ali, Syed Mudasser Ameer, Aurangzeb, Qazi Jawad EhsanullahMuhammad Tariq Afridi, Abdul Fayaz, Sabitullah Khan, Salahud Din, Sadiq Ali, Syed Mudasser Ameer, Aurangzeb, Qazi Jawad Ehsanullah, Farah Jamshed, Inamullah Khan
Reason for appointmentN/AApproved by Judicial Commission of Pakistan with a majority voteApproved by Judicial Commission of Pakistan
PHC Chief Justice's recommendationN/A7Not mentioned
Number of pending cases in PHCN/ANot mentionedover 40,000
Number of judges in PHC after appointmentN/ANot mentioned23
Current number of judges in PHCN/ANot mentioned13
Reason for rejectionN/ANot mentionedFailed to secure required votes
Additional informationN/ANot mentionedOne nominee submitted a certificate renouncing UK nationality, and their nomination was approved
President Asif Ali ZardariN/ANot mentionedapproved the transfer of LHC's Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, the Sindh High Court's Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro and the Balochistan High Court's Justice Muhammad Asif to the IHC
Article 200 of the ConstitutionN/ANot mentionedallows the President to transfer a judge from one high court to another with consent and after consultation with the Chief Justice of Pakistan and the Chief Justice of both high courts
Five IHC justicesN/ANot mentionedopposed Justice Dogar's transfer, warning that his elevation as IHC chief justice would violate constitutional procedures and judicial norms
Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP)N/Ato finalise appointments on Feb 10, including the IHC chief justice positionNot mentioned
Justice DogarN/Awill now be among the panel of five judges vying for the vacant position of the IHC chief justiceNot mentioned
Islamabad Bar Council (IBC)N/ANot mentionedcondemned the transfer, calling it an affront to the independence of the judiciary and undermines the rights and representation of the legal fraternity in Islamabad
Number of judges approved101010
Names of approved judgesFarah Jamshed, Inamullah Khan, Qazi Jawad Ehsanullah, Mudassar Ameer, Abdul Fayaz, Salahuddin, Sadiq Ali, Tariq Afridi, Sabitullah Khan, AurangzebFarah Jamshed, Inamullah Khan, Qazi Jawad Ehsanullah, Mudassar Ameer, Abdul Fayaz, Salahuddin, Sadiq Ali, Tariq Afridi, Sabitullah Khan, AurangzebFarah Jamshed, Inamullah Khan, Qazi Jawad Ehsanullah, Mudassar Ameer, Abdul Fayaz, Salahuddin, Sadiq Ali, Tariq Afridi, Sabitullah Khan, Aurangzeb
Judges appointed by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) with a majority vote
PHC Chief Justice's recommendation was made for the appointments

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