Newly nominated Chief Justice Yahya Afridi remarked that he has issued a policy directive to the SC Registrar regarding the transfer of cases requiring constitutional interpretation to the Supreme Court's Constitutional Bench.
The decision aims to streamline the handling of cases challenging legal statutes and interpreting constitutional clauses.
During a recent hearing, Justice Shahid Waheed emphasized the necessity of referring the Haq Shifa case to the Constitutional Bench in Islamabad, underlining that the constitutional clauses involved need careful interpretation.
The nominated Chief Justice Afridi has instructed the Registrar's Office to establish a separate category for cases that challenge any law, ensuring that those requiring constitutional interpretation are systematically transferred alongside related cases.
A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Afridi heard the case, reflecting the court's proactive approach to addressing constitutional matters.
The policy follows the recent transfer of four cases to the Constitutional Bench, highlighting a growing focus on the interpretation of laws and constitutional provisions within the Supreme Court.
