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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9391
Question 1
The Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction under Article 185 after the 27th Amendment is now expressly made subject to Article 175F. What is the primary significance of this subjection?
  • Supreme Court retains concurrent appellate jurisdiction
  • Matters involving constitutional questions on High Court Article 199 orders now go to the Federal Constitutional Court under Article 175F, not directly to the Supreme Court✔️
  • The Supreme Court can no longer hear criminal appeals
  • Appeals from family courts now go to the FCC
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 185(1) as substituted by the 27th Amendment provides that the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction is 'subject to this Article and Article 175F.' Article 175F grants the FCC appellate jurisdiction over High Court orders under Article 199 involving constitutional questions. Article 185(3) now adds a proviso that no appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court in cases where Article 175F applies — creating a clean jurisdictional division.