Explanation

In April 2023, the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023 become a law after being passed by the National Assembly, fulfilling all the necessary requirements and regulations.

Explanation

Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023

Passed in National Assembly: 29 March 2023

Presenter: Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar (Federal Minister for Law and Justice)

Objetive: to limit the discretionary powers of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) to take suo motu notice

Senate passed this bill on 30 March 2023

60 senators votes in favour of the bill

19 senators voted against the bill  

Explanation

Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023

Passed in National Assembly: 29 March 2023

Presenter: Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar (Federal Minister for Law and Justice)

Objetive: to limit the discretionary powers of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) to take suo motu notice

Senate passed this bill on 30 March 2023

60 senators votes in favour of the bill

19 senators voted against the bill  

Explanation

Supreme Court Review of Judgments and Orders Bill 2023

Passed on 14 April 2023

Moved by Shazia Fatima

Under this bill, appeals against the decisions of the Supreme Court can be filed within 60 days

Explanation

Supreme Court Review of Judgments and Orders Bill 2023

Passed on 14 April 2023

Moved by Shazia Fatima

Under this bill, appeals against the decisions of the Supreme Court can be filed within 60 days

Explanation

Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023

Passed in National Assembly: 29 March 2023

Presenter: Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar (Federal Minister for Law and Justice)

Objetive: to limit the discretionary powers of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) to take suo motu notice

Senate passed this bill on 30 March 2023

60 senators votes in favour of the bill

19 senators voted against the bill  

Explanation

Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023

Passed in National Assembly: 29 March 2023

Presenter: Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar (Federal Minister for Law and Justice)

Objetive: to limit the discretionary powers of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) to take suo motu notice

Senate passed this bill on 30 March 2023

60 senators votes in favour of the bill

19 senators voted against the bill  

Explanation

Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023

Passed in National Assembly: 29 March 2023

Presenter: Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar (Federal Minister for Law and Justice)

Objetive: to limit the discretionary powers of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) to take suo motu notice

Senate passed this bill on 30 March 2023

60 senators votes in favour of the bill

19 senators voted against the bill  

Explanation

On 11 August 2023, The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan struck down the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023, which expands the scope of a review petition, terming it unconstitutional.

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Explanation

On 11 August 2023, The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan struck down the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023, which expands the scope of a review petition, terming it unconstitutional.

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