ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):A key change has been introduced in the Islamabad Session Court system as the court of Judge Afzal Majoka has been officially designated as a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Court. Following the decision, all cases related to gender-based violence would now be transferred to and heard by this court under a centralized mechanism. The Islamabad High Court Registrar issued a formal notification announcing the change after approval from …
Islamabad session court designates Judge Afzal Majoka’s bench as Gender-Based Violence court
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):A key change has been introduced in the Islamabad Session Court system as the court of Judge Afzal Majoka has been officially designated as a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Court.
Following the decision, all cases related to gender-based violence would now be transferred to and heard by this court under a centralized mechanism.
The Islamabad High Court Registrar issued a formal notification announcing the change after approval from Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar.
Under the new arrangement, all cases involving violence and crimes based on gender would be placed before Judge Afzal Majoka’s court. The move was aimed at ensuring that such cases were heard through a dedicated judicial forum.
The Gender-Based Violence Court has previously handled and decided several high-profile cases. Among them were the widely known Noor Mukadam murder case and the Usman Mirza case, both of which attracted significant public attention across the country.
Judicial officials said that assigning a dedicated court for gender-based violence cases would help streamline proceedings and bring all related matters under one platform. The decision was expected to provide a structured process for the hearing of cases involving violence against women and other gender-related crimes.
