Sajjad Ali Shah

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Sajjad Ali Shah (born 14 August 1957) is a Pakistani jurist who has been serving as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan since 15 March 2017. [1] Previously, he served as the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court. [2]

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Early life and education

Sajjad Ali Shah was born on 14 August 1957. He received his early education from the Government Islamia College, Karachi. [3] Later, he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1984 and Master of Laws in 1988 from Sindh Muslim Law College. [3]

Career

Shah began his legal career in 1985. [3] He also served as an honorary lecturer at S.M. Law College, Karachi, from 1995 until his judicial appointment. [3]

In 2002, Shah was appointed as Standing Counsel for the Government of Pakistan, and in 2004, he became Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan. [3] He was elevated to the Sindh High Court bench on 24 October 2005 and appointed Chief Justice of Sindh High Court on 14 December 2015. [3] He joined the Supreme Court of Pakistan on 15 March 2017. [3]

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References

  1. "Mr. Justice Sajjad Ali Shah". supremecourt.gov.pk.
  2. "Kidnapped Pakistani judge's son found bound in chains". Reuters. 19 July 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Honourable Justice". sindhhighcourt.gov.pk.