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===Judiciary and laws===

The [[Judiciary of Packilvania|judiciary]] is the third branch of the Packilvanian government as stipulated in Chapter 5 of the Constitution of Packilvania. The Constitution stipulates that the judiciary shall consist of the [[Judiciary of Packilvania#Supreme Court of Packilvania|Supreme Court of Packilvania]] and courts as established by the [[Sultan of Packilvania]]. The [[Judiciary of Packilvania|judiciary]] is charged with the duty of resolving disputes and carrying out justice in the name of the [[Sultan of Packilvania|Sultan]]. The [[Council of Ministers of Packilvania|Minister of Justice]] is responsible for supporting and administering the judiciary. The highest court in the country is the Supreme Court and its decisions are binding on all courts in the country. It is the last court to which cases can be appealed. It consists of 21 justices appointed by the Sultan for life terms. The Judicial Appointments Advisory Panel usually advises the Sultan on the appointment of justices. Below the Supreme Court are the [[Judiciary of Packilvania|High Courts]]. The High Courts have the power to receive appeal and they handle cases that are too severe for lower courts. These justices are also appointed by the Sultan and they are seated in the capital city of each province. Furthermore, they have authority over the courts within their jurisdiction including their decisions being binding on those courts unless overridden by statute or the Supreme Court.