Islamabad to Establish Special Courts for Rape Cases

Meanwhile, the federal administration is moving to establish special courts in Islamabad for the speedy trial of rape cases under the Anti-Rape Act, 2021.

Key points

• The special courts will be designated under Section 3 of the Anti-Rape Act, 2021.
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• The Ministry of Law and Justice has prepared a summary regarding the designation of the special courts and sought approval from the federal cabinet.
• Once approved, the two courts will hear rape cases falling within their respective sessions divisions in Islamabad.

In practice, the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar has nominated two courts for the purpose, one each in the capital's East and West sessions divisions. Islamabad's Park Road Underpass Construction Update.

While the court of Muhammad Sohail, Further District and Sessions Judge East, has been nominated for the East division, the court of Muhammad Afzal Majoka, Extra District and Sessions Judge West, has been nominated to hear cases in the West division.

Notably, the special courts will be designated under Section 3 of the Anti-Rape Act, 2021. It allows the federal administration to nominate such courts after consultation with the chief justice of the relevant high court. Balochistan Govt Renames Road to Honor Acid Attack Survivor Dr. Mahnoor.

Notably, the Ministry of Law and Justice has prepared a summary regarding the designation of the special courts and sought approval from the federal cabinet.

Once approved, the two courts will hear rape cases falling within their respective sessions divisions in Islamabad. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

Taken together, the developments around islamabad to Establish Special Courts for Rape Cases point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.