Balochistan High Court

Balochistan High Court
عدالتِ عالیہ بلوچستان
A corner view of the Balochistan High Court building
Map
Established1 December 1976; 47 years ago (1976-12-01)
JurisdictionBalochistan
LocationPrincipal Seat: Quetta
Circuit Benches: Sibi & Turbat
Composition methodAppointment by President on Judicial Commission recommendation.
Authorised byConstitution of Pakistan
Appeals toSupreme Court of Pakistan
Appeals fromDistrict Courts of Balochistan
Judge term lengthTill 62 years of age
Number of positions15
Websitebhc.gov.pk
Chief Judge
CurrentlyJustice Muhammad Hashim Kakar
Since11 March 2024

The Balochistan High Court (Urdu: عدالتِ عالیہ بلوچستان) is the highest judicial institution of Balochistan, Pakistan. The court is formally known as the High Court of Balochistan. It is situated in the provincial capital, Quetta.

Mir Ali Dost Bugti was the first judge of the Balochistan High Court. Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar is the current Chief Justice, having taken charge on 11 March 2024.[1]

  1. ^ "Justice Afghan sworn in as new BHC CJ". The Express Tribune. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2022.