ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): The Special benches of Islamabad High Court (IHC) had decided 788 tax cases worth Rs 506 billion, which benefited the national exchequer during last year.
As per the annual report of IHC, the consequential administrative reforms were also introduced on the instructions of the National Judicial Policy Making Committee.
The report said that From April 1, 2025 to February 4, 2026, Special Tax Benches decided 788 cases worth a total of Rs 506 billion 137 million 37 thousand 494.
Justice Babar Sattar and Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan decided 306 cases, it said, adding that Justice Babar Sattar and Justice Saman Rifat Imtiaz disposed of 304 cases.
Justice Muhammad Azam Khan and Justice Inam Amin Minhas decided 178 cases.
The report said that more than three thousand bail applications were disposed of in the Islamabad High Court last year.
Justice Muhammad Azam Khan disposed of 1 thousand 977 and Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas disposed of 2 thousand 176 cases.
Likewise, Justice Muhammad Asif decided 1 thousand 495 cases.
All three additional judges of the Islamabad High Court were also confirmed simultaneously.
The report said that Practice and Procedure Rules came into effect from February 4, 2025 and Islamabad High Court Establishment Rules 2025 were also notified.
The report said that 240 fitness certificates were issued for Supreme Court enrollment during the year 2025 and 457 lawyers were enrolled as Advocate High Court.
Additional District Judges Zeba Chaudhry, Abdul Ghafoor and Humayun Dilawar were promoted to the post of District and Sessions Judge.
It said that the measures were aimed at strengthening public confidence in the justice system and ending delays.
The report said that a key initiative under the reform agenda was the establishment of special benches, which aimed to deal with tax cases that were a cause of concern due to their negative impact on revenue collection.
It said that a system for issuing court notices through WhatsApp and email was introduced, speeding up the decisions of cases. More than three thousand bail cases were decided, SOPs were implemented for video link hearing.
It said that digital systems are being linked with the FIA and police so that the FIA Direct access to R&Rs and investigation records is possible. Practice and Procedure Rules, Employee Service Rules and Video Link SOPs have been implemented, it added.
The report said that E-filing facility for Overseas Pakistanis and a special bench has been formed for hearing cases. Further, complete digitalization of Copy Branch has been initiated for early provision of certified copies.
It further said that time scale promotion policy has been considered for employees who have been in the same position for ten years.