ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has extended the tenure of the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench until November 30, 2025, following a majority vote during its meeting on Thursday.
Originally formed under the 26th Amendment on November 5, 2024, the bench’s term was initially set for 60 days but had previously been extended for six months in December.
Expanded Bench to Continue Critical Work
The Constitutional Bench, which was expanded to 13 judges in February, will retain its current composition to address pending constitutional matters.
The JCP also approved changes in the Sindh High Court’s Constitutional Bench, nominating Justices Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry and Jaffar Raza while replacing Justices Agha Faisal and Sana Akram Minhas.
New Committee for Judicial Performance Evaluation
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi formed a broad-based committee to draft rules for the annual performance evaluation of high court judges, as mandated under Article 175A(20) of the Constitution.
The committee includes representatives from the judiciary, parliament, executive, and legal fraternity, ensuring a comprehensive review mechanism.
The JCP will reconvene next month to deliberate on the appointment of chief justices for the Islamabad, Sindh, Peshawar, and Balochistan High Courts.
