Balochistan High Court | |
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A Corner View of the Balochistan High Court Building
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Established | December 1st, 1976 |
Country | Pakistan |
Location |
Quetta, Balochistan (Principal Seat) Sibi & Turbat (circuit benches) |
Composition method | Presidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of Pakistan and Governor of Balochistan. |
Authorized by | Constitution of Pakistan |
Decisions are appealed to | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
Judge term length | Till 62 years of age |
Number of positions | 11 |
Website | Balochistan High Court |
Chief Justice | |
Currently | Mr. Justice Mir Muhammad Noor Meskanzai |
Since | 26-12-2014 |
The High Court of Balochistan (Urdu: بلوچستان عدالت عالیہ) is the highest judicial institution of Balochistan, Pakistan. The court is formally known as High Court of Balochistan. It is situated at the provincial capital Quetta. Mir Ali Dost Bugti was the first judge of Balochistan High Court. Currently Justice Mir Muhammad Noor Meskanzai is the Chief Justice.
Balochistan High Court is headed by a Chief Justice. The bench consist of Justices and additional judges. The retirement age of Chief Justice and Justices is 62 years. The Additional Judges are initially appointed for one year. After that their services could either be extended or they could be confirmed or they are retired.
The High Court of Balochistan is currently made up of the following Justices (in order of seniority).
Justice(R) M.A Rasheed also did not take oath under PCO
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