ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has prioritised the cases involving bail before arrest and post-arrest bail, ensuring their prompt hearing and disposal.
These matters are being fixed and heard strictly in accordance with the fixation policy issued by the Supreme Court, with a view to ensuring timely adjudication and safeguarding the constitutional rights of litigants.
According to a statement issued on Monday, at present there are no unfixed cases relating to bail before arrest or post-arrest bail at the Principal Seat of the Supreme Court, Islamabad. During the last two weeks, 226 cases relating to bail before arrest and post-arrest bail were fixed for hearing before the court. It was stated that 109 bail matters were fixed before the bench headed by Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan with effect from 11-05-25, reflecting the court’s continued emphasis on the expeditious disposal of liberty-related cases.
The Supreme Court remains committed to ensuring accessible, efficient, and timely justice, particularly in matters directly affecting citizens’ liberty, while upholding the rule of law and constitutional guarantees, the statement added.
