Sajjad Ali Shah (born 14 August 1957) is a Pakistani jurist who has been serving as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan since 15 March 2017.[1] Previously, he served as the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court.[2]
Early life and education
Sajjad Ali Shah was born on 14 August 1957. He received his early education from the Government Islamia College, Karachi.[3] Later, he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1984 and Master of Laws in 1988 from Sindh Muslim Law College.[3]
Career
Shah began his legal career in 1985.[3] He also served as an honorary lecturer at S.M. Law College, Karachi, from 1995 until his judicial appointment.[3]
In 2002, Shah was appointed as Standing Counsel for the Government of Pakistan, and in 2004, he became Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan.[3] He was elevated to the Sindh High Court bench on 24 October 2005 and appointed Chief Justice of Sindh High Court on 14 December 2015.[3] He joined the Supreme Court of Pakistan on 15 March 2017.[3]
References
- ^ "Mr. Justice Sajjad Ali Shah". supremecourt.gov.pk.
- ^ "Kidnapped Pakistani judge's son found bound in chains". Reuters. 19 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Honourable Justice". sindhhighcourt.gov.pk.