ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Friday approved the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance 2024.
The federal cabinet okayed the ordinance “through a circulation” after the Ministry of Law had sent it to the prime minister and cabinet Thursday night.
The ordinance said the court bench would look at the cases keeping in view the fundamental human rights and public importance.
As per the ordinance, each case will be heard on its turn otherwise reason will be furnished for its taking out of turn.
“Each case and appeal will be recorded and its transcript will be prepared, which will be available to the public,” it also stated.
Earlier, sources told a newspaper that the ordinance would give the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) additional power to appoint cases. The top judge would have the authority to nominate a judge as a member of a committee, if a member of the committee is absent, they said.
