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Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice stresses constitutional supremacy in Islamabad

Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan addressed an event in Islamabad on Tuesday to emphasize that the Constitution must remain supreme over all public authority.

Constitution must remain supreme, every exercise of public authority must be within its limits: FCC CJ
File photo Constitution must remain supreme, every exercise of public authority must be within its limits: FCC CJ Photo: Dawn

Constitutional limits define state power

Justice Aminuddin stated that every exercise of public authority must stay within constitutional boundaries. He described the court as an important institutional development in Pakistan's constitutional history. The Chief Justice noted that institutions created under the Constitution derive their authority from it.

New judicial year begins now

The ceremony marked the opening of a new judicial year for the Federal Constitutional Court. Justice Aminuddin said this occasion allows officials to renew their commitment to dispensing justice. He added that access to justice is a right belonging to every citizen.

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  • Dawn
  • Associated Press of Pakistan

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