Balochistan High Court
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The Balochistan High Court (Urdu: عدالتِ عالیہ بلوچستان) is the highest judicial institution of Balochistan, Pakistan. The court is formally known as the High Court of Balochistan. It is situated in the provincial capital, Quetta.
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Balochistan High Court | |
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عدالتِ عالیہ بلوچستان | |
Established | 1 December 1976; 47 years ago (1976-12-01) |
Jurisdiction | Balochistan |
Location | Principal Seat: Quetta Circuit Benches: Sibi & Turbat |
Composition method | Appointment by President on Judicial Commission recommendation. |
Authorized by | Constitution of Pakistan |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
Appeals from | District Courts of Balochistan |
Judge term length | Till 62 years of age |
Number of positions | 15 |
Website | bhc |
Chief Judge | |
Currently | Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar |
Since | 11 March 2024 |
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Mir Ali Dost Bugti was the first judge of the Balochistan High Court. Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan is the current Chief Justice, having taken charge on 9 August 2021.[1]