LEGAL

Supreme Court Forms 5 Regular Benches After Winter Vacation

The Supreme Court has formed 5 regular benches to hear cases after the winter vacation, with hearings scheduled to begin soon.
2025-01-03
Supreme Court Forms 5 Regular Benches After Winter Vacation

After the winter vacation, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has constituted five regular benches to hear pending cases. Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has overseen the formation of these benches, with cases scheduled to be heard as per the bench assignments.

Composition of the Regular Benches

  • Bench 1: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, and Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmed
  • Bench 2: Justice Aminuddin, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan
  • Bench 3: Justice Jamal Mandokhel and Justice Musarrat Hilali
  • Bench 4: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Syed Hassan Azhar Rizvi
  • Bench 5: Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel

Supreme Court Lahore Registry

Additionally, Justice Ayesha Malik and Justice Shahid Waheed will hear cases at the Supreme Court Lahore Registry.

The formation of these regular benches follows the conclusion of the winter recess, marking the resumption of important legal proceedings across the country. The judiciary's continued work is expected to address numerous high-profile cases as well as essential matters concerning the legal framework of Pakistan.