Justice Hasan Rizvi has taken the oath as acting chief justice during the absence of Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan. Justice Aamer Farooq administered the oath at a ceremony in Islamabad on Monday.

The ceremony was attended by judges, judicial officers, court staff and law officers. The appointment will ensure that the chief justice’s responsibilities continue during his absence.

Justice Hasan Rizvi will perform the duties from October 19 to 22. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan is visiting Azerbaijan during this period.

Justice Hasan Rizvi to Oversee Judicial Responsibilities

Justice Hasan Rizvi will oversee the responsibilities of the chief justice until Aminuddin Khan returns. His role will help maintain the routine functioning of the court during the chief justice’s overseas visit.

The oath-taking ceremony marked the formal start of his temporary assignment. Justice Aamer Farooq administered the oath in the presence of judicial officials and other attendees.

Such temporary arrangements allow judicial institutions to continue their work when senior officeholders are unavailable. The acting chief justice assumes the relevant responsibilities for the specified period.

The appointment is limited to the chief justice’s absence. Justice Hasan Rizvi is expected to oversee the required judicial and administrative duties during these dates.

Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan Visits Azerbaijan

Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan is visiting Azerbaijan from October 19 to 22. He is attending a conference involving constitutional courts and institutions that exercise constitutional jurisdiction across the Turkic world.

The conference brings together representatives of judicial institutions from countries across the Turkic world. It focuses on institutions responsible for constitutional matters and their respective jurisdictions.

Aminuddin Khan’s participation in the event has required temporary arrangements for the court’s leadership. Justice Hasan Rizvi will manage the chief justice’s responsibilities while the visit continues.

The overseas engagement provides an opportunity for judicial representatives to participate in discussions concerning constitutional institutions. However, the available information does not provide further details about the conference agenda or participating delegations.

Temporary Appointment Ensures Continuity

The appointment of Justice Hasan Rizvi as acting chief justice ensures continuity in the court’s leadership. His responsibilities will cover the period of Aminuddin Khan’s visit to Azerbaijan.

The oath-taking ceremony in Islamabad was attended by members of the judiciary and legal community. Justice Aamer Farooq formally administered the oath before the assembled officials.

Justice Hasan Rizvi will continue to perform the acting role until the chief justice’s return. The temporary arrangement is expected to keep the court’s routine responsibilities on track during the four-day absence.

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