SCBA demands immediate withdrawal of Supreme Court rules

Expressing concern over the approval of rules by the Supreme Court (SC), the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP) on Wednesday said the new rules were formulated without consulting the Bar, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

The declaration issued by the Bar stated that an increase in the court fee was a burden on litigants. “The SC should instead take steps for the welfare of the masses. Therefore, the amendments made to the rules should be immediately withdrawn, and rules should be drafted afresh after consultations with the representatives of the Bar,” read the declaration.

The apex court had enacted the Supreme Court Rules, 2025, which has revoked the rules formulated in 1980.

The new rules are being applied with effect from August 6, 2025.

However, any proceedings pending under the revoked Rules by way of an application, petition, appeal, reference, review; etc., on the commencement of these Rules, shall be continued and disposed of as if these Rules have not been made.
 

Reporter: Amanat Gishkori