Abstract
The Constitution of Pakistan establishes the Supreme Court, five High Courts and the Federal Shariat Court as part of the Judicature. Administrative courts and tribunals are established under Article 212 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The Supreme Court of Pakistan is the apex court of the country exercising original, appellate, review and advisory jurisdiction as well as various administrative functions. Article 190 of the Constitution provides that all executive and judicial authorities throughout Pakistan shall act in aid of the Supreme Court. Almost similar powers and functions are exercised by the High Courts at the provincial level, however appeal against the decisions of a High Court lies to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The jurisdiction of the Federal Shariat Court extends to examining and deciding the question whether or not any law or provision of law is repugnant to the injunctions of Islam, as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet. Role, powers and functions of the Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan are described in the Constitution of Pakistan, Supreme Court Rules 1980 and other Acts. Relevant provisions are compiled herewith.
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