Landmark case
Demo: Al-Jehad Trust v. Federation of Pakistan
Also known as: Judges Case
PLD 1996 SC 324
- Court
- supreme court
- Decided
- 1996
- Bench
- Sajjad Ali Shah CJ and full bench
constitutional
Summary
PLACEHOLDER summary — judicial independence and the appointment process for superior judiciary in Pakistan.
Key holdings
1. Judicial independence is a core constitutional value.
2. Consultation with the Chief Justice in appointments is binding.
3. Permanent vacancies must be filled within 30 days.
Significance
Foundational case on separation of powers and judicial appointments.
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