The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has implemented a new rule limiting lawyers to 10 minutes for presenting their arguments, a move aimed at accelerating case disposal. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan has overseen this initiative, which includes installing a stopwatch in the courtroom that signals when the allotted time expires.
Chief Justice Aminuddin emphasized that setting a fixed time frame for arguments would streamline hearings and promote faster resolution of cases. Under this system, each lawyer is strictly allowed 10 minutes to make their case before the stopwatch alerts the court that time is up.
This development is part of the FCC’s broader efforts to enhance case management and judicial efficiency. Currently, the court’s official records indicate 23,409 cases are pending, with 5,869 cases already disposed of and 5,723 newly instituted.
In addition to time restrictions, the court is focusing on integrating modern technology and improving administrative processes to boost performance. On September 15, a full-court meeting was held where Chief Justice Aminuddin and fellow judges reviewed the court’s progress over its first 10 months, discussing judicial, operational, and technological advancements to improve case handling and public service delivery.
Established through the 27th Constitutional Amendment in November 2025, the Federal Constitutional Court officially began its constitutional duties on November 13, 2025. Justice Aminuddin Khan took oath as its inaugural chief justice the following day.
Before his appointment to the FCC, Justice Aminuddin served six years on the Supreme Court and led the constitutional bench formed under the 26th Amendment. His judicial career also includes tenure at the Lahore High Court from 2011 to 2019. Notably, he chaired a six-member Supreme Court bench that handled intra-court appeals related to civilian cases tried in military courts concerning the May 9 events.
Originating from Multan, Justice Aminuddin began practicing law in 1987 and was admitted to the Supreme Court bar in 2001, primarily focusing on civil litigation during his legal career.
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