Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Monday chaired the first full court session of the apex court’s judges which was attended by all judges. According to the declaration of full court session, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah attended the session on video link because he is currently in Saudi Arabia for Umrah. During the session, judges submitted their proposals for reduction of pending cases. The detailed discussion was made to improve the performance of the Supreme Court. On the occasion, Registrar Supreme Court of Pakistan briefed the participants that 59191 cases are pending with the Supreme Court of Pakistan. According to the official declaration, next session of full court will be held on December 2, 2024.

On the occasion, all SC judges assured Chief Justice Yahya Afrid that they will work hard to clear the pending cases. Justice Yahya Afridi took the oath of office as the 30th chief justice of Pakistan in a swearingin ceremony at the President’s House on October 26. President Asif Zardari administered the oath to the new chief justice. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with chief ministers, governors, federal ministers, and senior military officials, joined in the ceremony. High-ranking members of the legal fraternity, former chief justices and representatives from civil society were also present.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan