First constitutional benches set up by Sindh High Court

First constitutional benches set up by Sindh High Court

Nine judges chosen from the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) for the Sindh High Court (SHC) are operating historically for Pakistan’s court system. Approved on Monday, this ruling amply marks a turning point in the application of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, so ensuring the extension of constitutional law in Sindh.

First for creating constitutional benches, for Sindh

Under the resolution required for constitutional benches early this month, under the recently approved 26th Constitutional Amendment the Sindh Assembly emerged first among provincial legislatures. This progressive approach has made it possible to respond especially to constitutional issues facing provinces.

Reacting to the resolution, the SHC stopped compiling constitutional petitions and was waiting for official establishment of these specialized benches. This deliberate stop draws attention to the will to guarantee fair and methodical adjudication under the revised framework.

Judges’ Acceptance of Previous Decisions

Renowned Pakistani judge Yahya Afridi (CJP) oversaw Monday’s JCP meeting and also looked at the crucial establishment of the SHC constitutional benches. The commission chose the appointments after much consideration using an almost ideal 11 to 4 ratio.

Head of these benches is eminent panel of eight judges, Justices Salim Jessar, Omar Sial, Yousaf Ali Sayeed, Abdul Mobeen Lakho, Zulfiqar Ali Sangi, Sana Akram Minhas, Khadim Hussain Soomro, Arbab Ali Hakro. These two-month appointments ensure fast but careful treatment of specific constitutional petitions since they last two months.


Well-known judges and official delegates attending the conference helped to promote a cooperative approach. Among these by video link Supreme Court Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Aminuddin Khan, Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and CJP Yahya Afridi. Among the writers were SHC Chief Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, Attorney General Usman Awan, Senior Puisne Judge Naimatullah Phulpoto, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.

Their combined knowledge and dedication underline the necessity of this project in enhancing constitutional governance all around Sindh.

Effects on constitutional justice for Sindhural

Establishing constitutional benches in the SHC marks first step towards ensuring constitutional issues are handled with particularly relevance and efficiency. People should expect improved judicial openness and efficiency in handling constitutional issues under the direction of experienced judges. For other provinces, this growth also offers a benchmark and motivates them to implement like policies to improve their court systems.

A picture of equity

The constitutional benches of the Sindh High Court cause a dramatic change in Pakistani legal scene. This project intends to uphold the rule of law, defend individual liberties, and strengthen democracy by means of resources and knowledge committed to constitutional cases.

This historic project reminds us of the need of cooperation, vision, and justice commitment in forming a fair and equal society.