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Bashir Jehangiri
محمد بشیر جہانگیری |
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| 17th Chief Justice of Pakistan | |
| In office 7 January 2002 – 31 January 2002 |
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| Appointed by | Pervez Musharraf |
| Preceded by | Irshad Hasan Khan |
| Succeeded by | Sheikh Riaz Ahmad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1937 Mansehra, British Raj (now Pakistan) |
| Alma mater | University of Peshawar |
Muhammad Bashir Jehangiri Swati (Urdu: محمد بشیر جہانگیری) was an important judge in Pakistan. He was born on 1 February 1937. He became the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan for a short time in 2002.
Before that, he was the Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court. He spent 20 years working as a lawyer. He practiced law in both the Peshawar High Court and the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
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Understanding Bashir Jehangiri's Role
Muhammad Bashir Jehangiri held very important positions in Pakistan's legal system. He worked as a judge for many years. His career shows how people can rise to top positions in their field.
What Does a Chief Justice Do?
A Chief Justice is the main judge of a country's highest court. This person leads all the other judges. They make sure that laws are followed fairly. They also help decide important cases that affect everyone in the country.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is the highest court in Pakistan. It makes final decisions on legal matters. The Chief Justice is like the captain of this important team of judges.
Early Life and Education
Bashir Jehangiri was born in Mansehra, which was part of British India at the time. Today, Mansehra is in Pakistan. He studied law at the University of Peshawar. This education helped him start his long career in the legal field.
A Career in Law
After finishing his studies, Bashir Jehangiri became a lawyer. He worked in the Peshawar High Court. This court handles legal cases in the region of Peshawar. He also worked in the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Working in these courts helped him gain a lot of experience. He learned how to handle many different types of legal issues. This experience was very important for his future roles as a judge.
Becoming Chief Justice
On 7 January 2002, Bashir Jehangiri became the 17th Chief Justice of Pakistan. He served in this role until 31 January 2002. Even though his term was short, it was a very significant position. He was appointed by Pervez Musharraf, who was the President of Pakistan at that time.
See also
- Chief Justices of Pakistan
