FCC to uphold rights and strengthen rule of law, vows CJ Aminuddin Khan

Islamabad (Web Desk): Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Chief Justice (CJ) Aminuddin Khan on Friday voiced his hope that the newly created FCC would evolve into a lasting guardian of constitutional values and a symbol of justice for future generations.

Justice Aminuddin's remarks were shared through a message published on the court’s newly launched website.

The FCC, formed under the recently approved 27th Constitutional Amendment, has come into existence despite political resistance from opposition parties and reservations within sections of the judiciary.

As per the government officials, the special court has been set up to ease the Supreme Court’s (SC) workload, speed up decisions in constitutional matters, and reinforce the judicial system’s independence and credibility.

Calling the court’s establishment a defining moment in Pakistan’s constitutional journey, Justice Aminuddin said it embodies the nation’s continued commitment to the rule of law and the promise embedded in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

He noted that the FCC carries an exceptionally important mandate: to interpret the Constitution with precision and independence, protect the fundamental rights afforded to the public, and ensure the constitutional structure remains a source of balance, fairness, and stability for all state institutions.

Justice Aminuddin stressed that the court’s responsibility goes beyond legal rulings, describing it as a sacred trust with significant implications for the lives and freedoms of citizens.

As the court begins its institutional life, he said its guiding focus is to cultivate a judicial forum characterized by integrity, impartiality, and rigorous thinking.

CJ Aminuddin Khan assured that every case presented before the FCC would be examined with unwavering fairness and restraint, grounded solely in constitutional principles and the pursuit of justice.

He added that the court aims to build a tradition of well-reasoned judgments, institutional decorum, and public confidence — qualities he believes are essential markers of any constitutional court.

Reflecting on his role as the first chief justice of the FCC, Justice Aminuddin described it as an honour to contribute to laying the foundations of an institution whose significance extends far beyond individuals or temporary circumstances.

A day earlier, the FCC chief justice visited the site earmarked for a new record room within the Islamabad High Court.

Accompanied by Justice Ali Baqir Najafi and Justice Arshad Hussain Shah, he reviewed the planned arrangements and approved the transfer of relevant judicial files from the Supreme Court to the new storage facility.

During the visit, he highlighted the need for secure preservation and easy accessibility of judicial records to support both current and future legal proceedings.