KARACHI: November 4, 2024 – In a historic move aimed at decentralizing judicial authority and improving access to justice, the Sindh Assembly has passed a resolution to establish a Constitutional Bench within the Sindh High Court. The new bench will be set up in key cities across the province, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur, and Larkana, ensuring wider accessibility to the court for the people of Sindh.
The formation of the bench comes in the wake of the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, which has paved the way for enhancing the judicial framework and promoting efficiency in handling constitutional matters and cases that involve significant legal questions. With this amendment, the Sindh High Court is empowered to set up specialized benches to expedite the resolution of critical cases, addressing a long-standing demand from citizens and legal professionals for more accessible and timely justice.
According to the resolution passed by the provincial assembly, the new benches will be tasked with overseeing constitutional cases, legal disputes, and important public interest issues, ensuring quicker delivery of justice. This move is expected to reduce the burden on the main bench in Karachi, which has been struggling with a large backlog of cases, and ensure a more balanced distribution of judicial responsibilities across the province.
The establishment of these additional benches reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening the judicial system, ensuring better access to legal remedies for all citizens, and addressing the challenges posed by geographical and infrastructural barriers.
Legal experts and citizens alike have hailed the move, recognizing it as a significant step towards judicial reform in Sindh. The new Constitutional Bench will not only make the legal process more efficient but also help in reducing the distance and cost involved for individuals seeking justice from the far-flung areas of the province.
