Balochistan High Court | |
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عدالتِ عالیہ بلوچستان | |
Established | 1 December 1976 |
Jurisdiction | Balochistan |
Location | Principal Seat: Quetta Circuit Benches: Sibi & Turbat |
Composition method | Appointment by President on Judicial Commission recommendation. |
Authorised by | Constitution of Pakistan |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
Appeals from | District Courts of Balochistan |
Judge term length | Till 62 years of age |
Number of positions | 15 |
Website | bhc |
Chief Judge | |
Currently | Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar |
Since | 11 March 2024 |
The Balochistan High Court (Urdu: عدالتِ عالیہ بلوچستان) is the highest judicial institution of Balochistan, Pakistan. The court is formally known as the High Court of Balochistan. It is situated in the provincial capital, Quetta.
Mir Ali Dost Bugti was the first judge of the Balochistan High Court. Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar is the current Chief Justice, having taken charge on 11 March 2024.[1]