Article 137 Part 11 •Part 11 – Judiciary

Article 137 – Formation of the Constitutional Bench

(1)

There shall be a Constitutional Bench in the Supreme Court. The Bench shall comprise of the Chief Justice and other four Justices appointed by the Chief Justice on the recommendation of Judicial Council.

(2)

The Bench under clause (1) shall hear and decide on the following cases in addition to the petitions filed according to clause (1) of Article (133):

(a)
Related to disputes over the jurisdiction between the Federation and Province, among Provinces, between a Province and local level and among the local levels (of government),
(b)
Related to disputes concerning the election of members of the Federal Parliament or Provincial Assembly, and ineligibility of the member of the Federal Parliament or Provincial Assembly.

(3)

Notwithstanding anything written in Article (133), the Chief Justice may allocate any cases under consideration at Supreme Court containing question of serious constitutional explanation to the Bench under clause (1).

(4)

Other arrangements related to the procedures of the Constitutional Bench shall be as determined by the Supreme Court.

Article 137 – Formation of the Constitutional Bench

Related Provisions & Cross-References

Article 133 – Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Article 237 – Jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court not to be affected

Article 127 – Courts

Article 139 – High Court