Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui
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]
Early life and education
[edit]Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui was born on 12 August 1965 in Sindh, Pakistan. He received the following education:
- Matriculation - Jufelhurst School, Karachi.
- Intermediate and Bachelor Graduate - D.J. Science College, Karachi.
- Bachelor of Laws - S.M. Law College, Karachi.[1]
Law career
[edit]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]
Sindh High Court
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Welcome to High Court of Sindh". shc.gov.pk. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "JCP recommends three judges' names for elevation to SC". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Tanoli, Ishaq (2024-07-14). "Justice Shafi Siddiqui takes oath as SHC Chief Justice". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-10-26.