Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court


History

Prior to 1972, Gilgit Baltistan was then known as Northern Areas was ruled under the infamous FCR, which was abolished in 1972. Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan introduced some judicial and administrative reforms and courts were established. These were given more power over time by Al-Jehad Trust Versus the Federation of Pakistan as per orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan. In 2009, under Gilgit-Baltistan 2009 the court in its current form was established.

Judges

The Court is composed of one Chief Judge and four other judges appointed by Gilgit-Baltistan Council.

Current Composition

Former Chief Judges