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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9360
Question 1
A person appointed as an ad-hoc judge to the Supreme Court under Article 182 ceases to be such judge when the period determined by whom expires?
  • The Chief Justice of Pakistan✔️
  • The Judicial Commission of Pakistan
  • The President of Pakistan
  • The Full Court of the Supreme Court
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 182 provides that the Chief Justice may request or require a qualified person to attend sittings as an ad-hoc judge 'for such period as may be necessary.' The invitation and the period are determined by the Chief Justice (in consultation with the Judicial Commission as per the 19th Amendment). The Chief Justice's written request defines the duration.