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Federal Constitutional Court Publishes New Rules on Suo Motu, Review Petitions

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  • The Federal Constitutional Court has published its 126-page rules of procedure.
  • New rules cover suo motu powers, review petitions, and death penalty cases.
  • A Rs. 50,000 security deposit is now required for filing a review petition, which can be forfeited.

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The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has formalized its operational procedures by publishing a comprehensive 126-page document. These new rules govern various aspects of the court's functioning, including its powers to take notice of issues independently (suo motu), the process for hearing review petitions, and the handling of cases involving capital punishment.

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The Federal Constitutional Court has published its 126-page rules, establishing procedures for suo motu actions, setting financial penalties for frivolous review petitions, and mandating the automatic suspension of death sentences when a review is filed.

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