Supreme Court set to approve new rules on Sept.8

The full Supreme Court will meet on Sept.8 at the start of the new judicial year to review and approve its Rules 2025, which are mired in controversy following objections raised by lawyers.

- Tariq Butt

In light of these reservations, Chief Justice Yayha Afridi had also constituted a committee to make recommendations for addressing any difficulty that may arise in giving effect to the provisions of these guidelines. The committee comprised Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, and Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi.

The chief justice had also visited the bar room inside the Supreme Court building a few days ago. He had assured the bar leaders that their concerns would be allayed soon.

The new rules were formulated to enhance modernisation, ensure procedural clarity, and integrate technology into the justice system.

While constituting the committee, the apex court had invited suggestions and feedback from judges, the bar, litigants, and the general public.