The Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court is the court of appeals in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The decisions of the court are appealed to Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan. The court acts under 2009 Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order and has the equal status as of other high courts of Pakistan. The Permanent Seat of the Court is at Gilgit, but the Court also sits from time to time at Skardu Branch Registry.
History Prior to 1972, Gilgit Baltistan was then known as Northern Areas was ruled under the infamous FCR, which was abolished in 1972. Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan introduced some judicial and administrative reforms and courts were established. These were given more power over time by Al-Jehad Trust Versus the Federation of Pakistan as per orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan. In 2009, under Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self Governance Order) 2009 the court in its current form was established.
Judges The Court is composed of one Chief Judge and four other judges appointed by Gilgit-Baltistan Council.
Current Composition Chief Justice Justice Malik Nawaz Haq (2020 - to date) Justice Ali Baig (2017 - to date)
Former Judges Former Chief Judges Justice Sahib Khan Justice Muhammad Alam Justice Wazir Shakeel Ahmed (Elevated to Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan)
Former Judges Justice Muhammad Umer
See also Gilgit-Baltistan Judicial Academy Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Gilgit-Baltistan District Courts
References
External links Gilgit Baltistan Chief Court