Islamabad (Web Desk): The federal cabinet on Friday approved the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance 2024.
After the approval by the federal cabinet approval, President Asif Ali Zardari signed the ordinance.
The ordinance was approved "through a circulation" after the Ministry of Law had sent it to the prime minister and cabinet on Thursday night.
According to the ordinance, the court bench would look at the cases keeping in view the fundamental human rights and public importance.
It added that each case will be heard on its turn otherwise reason will be furnished for its taking out of turn.
The ordinance further said that each case and appeal will be recorded and its transcript will be prepared, which will be available to the public.
It also includes the right to appeal against orders issued under Clause 3 of Article 184 of the Constitution, following the Supreme Court’s October 11, 2023 ruling that declared Sub-section 2 of Section 5 of the law unconstitutional.
