Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court

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| appealsto = Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court

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| authority = Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self Governance Order) 2009

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| chiefjudgename = Mr. Justice Ali Baig{{cite web | url=https://www.gbcc.gov.pk/DetailProfile.aspx | title=Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court }}

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The Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court is the court of appeals in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The decisions of the court are appealed to Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan. The court acts under 2009 Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order and has the equal status as of other high courts of Pakistan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gbchiefcourt.gov.pk/|title=Gilgit Baltistan Chief Court Gilgit|first=Softech e|last=Solutions.com.pk|website=www.gbchiefcourt.gov.pk}}{{Cite web|url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/856300/autonomy-order-for-gilgit-baltistan-signed|title=Autonomy order for Gilgit, Baltistan signed|date=September 8, 2009|website=DAWN.COM}} The Permanent Seat of the Court is at Gilgit, but the Court also sits from time to time at Skardu Branch Registry.

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 (Empowerment and Self Governance Order) 2009 the court in its current form was established.{{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/612561/al-jehad-trust-case-g-b-bar-association-demands-implementation-of-apex-courts-orders|title=Al-Jehad Trust case: G-B bar association demands implementation of apex court's orders|date=October 2, 2013|website=The Express Tribune}}

Judges

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

= Current Composition =

Chief Justice Justice Malik Nawaz Haq (2020 - to date){{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2148042/months-hiatus-govt-appoints-justice-wazir-shakil-g-b-apex-court|title=After months of hiatus, govt appoints Justice Wazir Shakil in G-B apex court|date=January 31, 2020|website=The Express Tribune}}
Justice Ali Baig (2017 - to date)