Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court | |
| Assumed office 13 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Irfan Saadat Khan |
| Justice of the Sindh High Court | |
| Assumed office 20 March 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 August 1965 |
| Nationality |  Pakistani |
Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui (born 12 August 1965) is currently serving as the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court since 13 July 2024 and has been Justice of the Sindh High Court since 20 March 2012. [1]
Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui was born on 12 August 1965 in Sindh,Pakistan. He received the following education:
He enrolled as an Advocate of Subordinate Courts in 1992,and became an Advocate of High Courts in 1994. He further enrolled as an Advocate of Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2008. [1]
He was elevated as a Justice of the Sindh High Court on 20 March 2012. [1] He oversaw dispute and constitutional cases as a justice. Justice Siddiqui was expected incoming acting Chief Justice of Sindh High Court. [2] He was eleveated as Chief Justice on 13 July 2024. [3]
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