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High Court of Sindh Karachi 01 September 2026 Service Law Other

Notification Regarding Transfers and Postings of Judicial Officers

Ratio Decidendi / Core Legal Principle

"The High Court of Sindh, in its administrative capacity, has the authority to order the transfers and postings of Judicial Officers in the public interest."

Headnote

Notification issued by the High Court of Sindh, Karachi, detailing the transfers and postings of Judicial Officers, including District and Sessions Judges and Additional District and Sessions Judges, in the public interest. The notification specifies the 'From' and 'To' stations for each officer and includes remarks regarding promotions and transfers.

Facts of the Case

The Hon'ble Chief Justice and Judges of the High Court of Sindh, Karachi, have ordered the transfers and postings of several Judicial Officers. This notification details these changes, including the movement of Mr. Jahangir Ahmed Dayo from District and Sessions Judge, Shahdadkot @ Kamber, to District and Sessions Judge, Shaheed Benazirabad, against a vacant post. Mr. Shahid Ali Memon, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Shahdadpur, has been promoted and transferred as District and Sessions Judge, Shahdadkot @ Kamber. Mr. Muhammad Tahir Abbasi, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Badin, has been transferred as Additional District and Sessions Judge, Shahdadpur.

Issues Framed

["Whether the transfers and postings of the specified Judicial Officers are in order and in the public interest."]

Counsel Arguments & Submissions

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Court's Reasoning & Legal Analysis

The notification is an administrative order issued by the High Court of Sindh, reflecting the exercise of its administrative powers concerning the deployment of judicial officers. The decision to transfer and post officers is stated to be 'in the public interest'.

Court's Holding

The transfers and postings of the Judicial Officers as detailed in the notification are approved and effective immediately.

Final Order & Directions

The notification directs the transfers and postings of Mr. Jahangir Ahmed Dayo, Mr. Shahid Ali Memon, and Mr. Muhammad Tahir Abbasi to their new stations with immediate effect.

Practical & Compliance Implications

Judicial Officers affected by this notification are required to comply with the transfer orders immediately. Relevant administrative departments and offices are to be informed and take necessary actions. The Sindh Government Gazette is to publish this notification.

Practitioner & Strategic Notes

This notification highlights the administrative functioning of the High Court of Sindh concerning judicial appointments and transfers. Practitioners should be aware of these movements as they may affect case assignments and court schedules.

Key Legal Topics & Index Terms:

#Judicial Officers #Transfers and Postings #High Court of Sindh #District and Sessions Judge #Additional District and Sessions Judge #Public Interest #Notification #Sindh Judiciary

Judgment Metadata

Case Number(s):
Endt No. 976/Conf./Tr(JOs)2026 No. 97 S/Conf/Tr(JOs)2026
Court / Forum: High Court of Sindh Karachi
Decision Date: 01 September 2026
Practice Area: Service Law
Result / Outcome: Other

Bench / Judges

  • Hon'ble Chief Justice Author Judge
  • Judges of this Court Author Judge

Judgment Documents

Notification regarding Transfer & Posting of Judicial Officers. New (Official Judgment) PDF Document
Official Court Source

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