ISLAMABAD: The number of judges in the Supreme Court is all set to increase with the appointment of two ad-hoc judges – Justice (r) Sardar Tariq Masood and Justice (r) Mazhar Alam Miankhel scheduled to take oath on Monday (tomorrow).
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Qazi Faez Isa will administer the oath to the newly appointed ad-hoc judges. The ceremony will take place at 11am in the Judges Block Committee Room of the apex court.
The federal law ministry had already issued a notification confirming the appointment of these two ad-hoc judges to the Supreme Court (SC) for a one-year term. This decision follows President Asif Ali Zardari’s approval of their appointments on the day before.
The appointments, made under Article 182 of the Constitution, are intended to enhance the court’s capacity to deliver justice more efficiently.
Both Justice Tariq Masood and Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel bring extensive experience from their previous tenures in the Supreme Court. Justice Masood is noted for his work in constitutional and civil law, while Justice Mian Khel is recognized for his contributions to criminal law and human rights.
The ad-hoc judges will temporarily increase the Supreme Court’s strength to 19, comprising 17 permanent and 2 ad-hoc judges. This mechanism, outlined in the Constitution of Pakistan, is designed to help manage the court’s caseload effectively.
