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{{Infobox high court|court_name=Supreme Court of Packilvania|native_name=''luKhama luMakhnifiya aBakhilfaniya'' ([[Packilvania]])|image=Coat of arms of Packilvania.png|caption=Coat of arms of Packilvania|established={{Start date and age|1985|12|31}}|motto="''luKhanon lusilam lubuvna luyubav lukumeen''" ([[Packilvanian]])<br>"The law alone stands above all"|appealsto=[[Sultan of Packilvania]]|appealsfrom=High Courts of Packilvania|terms=Life until 65 years of age|positions={{unbulleted list|1 Chief Justice|20 Justices}}|language=[[Packilvania]]|chiefjudgetitle=Chief Justice of Packilvania|chiefjudgename=Prince Radeeq a-Amhoud Bedon|jurisdiction={{Flagcountry|Packilvania}}|location=[[Bingol]], [[Packilvania]]}} |
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The [[Supreme Court of Packilvania]] ([[Packilvanian]]: ''luKhama luMakhnifiya aBakhilfaniya'') is the highest court in Packilvania, lying at the apex of the judiciary of Packilvania. The Constitution of Packilvania (''luKhanongur aBakhilfaniya'') established the Supreme Court and set out its powers and composition. The ''Judiciary of Packilvania Act'' (''luKhanon aluKhanoniyat aBakhilfaniya'') was passed by the [[Parliament of Packilvania]] in 1985 and signed by [[Sultan of Packilvania|Sultan]] [[Amhoud I]] to give effect to the provisions of the Constitution pertaining to the Supreme Court. The act was amended in 1987 to create the Commission of Judicial Appointments(''leKhomishayin aleTabad leQadimishme'') which oversaw the appointment of judges and magistrates in the country including members of the Supreme Court and in 1998 to create the Commission of Judicial Discipline (''luKhomishayin aluIndibat luQadimishme'') which investigates cases against Justices of the Supreme Court. |
The [[Supreme Court of Packilvania]] ([[Packilvanian]]: ''luKhama luMakhnifiya aBakhilfaniya'') is the highest court in Packilvania, lying at the apex of the judiciary of Packilvania. The Constitution of Packilvania (''luKhanongur aBakhilfaniya'') established the Supreme Court and set out its powers and composition. The ''Judiciary of Packilvania Act'' (''luKhanon aluKhanoniyat aBakhilfaniya'') was passed by the [[Parliament of Packilvania]] in 1985 and signed by [[Sultan of Packilvania|Sultan]] [[Amhoud I]] to give effect to the provisions of the Constitution pertaining to the Supreme Court. The act was amended in 1987 to create the Commission of Judicial Appointments(''leKhomishayin aleTabad leQadimishme'') which oversaw the appointment of judges and magistrates in the country including members of the Supreme Court and in 1998 to create the Commission of Judicial Discipline (''luKhomishayin aluIndibat luQadimishme'') which investigates cases against Justices of the Supreme Court. |
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Normally, the Commission only pursues charges against when a high threshold for both evidence and weight of the matter in question can be adequately presented by the complainants. In practice, this entails pursuing allegations concerned primarily with a failure by the judge to adhere to the ''Regulations on Judicial Ethics and Conduct'' which the Commission issues in terms of the ''Judiciary Act'' or by a grievous offence breaking the [[law of Packilvania]]. |
Normally, the Commission only pursues charges against when a high threshold for both evidence and weight of the matter in question can be adequately presented by the complainants. In practice, this entails pursuing allegations concerned primarily with a failure by the judge to adhere to the ''Regulations on Judicial Ethics and Conduct'' which the Commission issues in terms of the ''Judiciary Act'' or by a grievous offence breaking the [[law of Packilvania]]. |
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After the defeat of the Packilvanian Communist Party in 1985, there has not been a single Justice of the Supreme Court to be removed from office. Only 2 justices, Ramed Soldook and Khenad Imhan have had impeachment formally proposed to the Legislative Council. Justice Ramed Soldook had charges brought against him in 1998 for allegedly perjuring himself during a trial in which he was a witness over 10 years prior. The Legislative Council voted 240 to 21 against the impeachment. Justice Khenad Imhan allegedly committed adultery against his wife in 1981 and had charges presented against him in 2001. The Legislative Council voted against the impeachment unanimously. |
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== Justices == |
== Justices == |
Revision as of 16:26, 10 June 2023
Supreme Court of Packilvania | |
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luKhama luMakhnifiya aBakhilfaniya (Packilvania) | |
Established | December 31, 1985 |
Jurisdiction | Packilvania |
Location | Bingol, Packilvania |
Motto | "luKhanon lusilam lubuvna luyubav lukumeen" (Packilvanian) "The law alone stands above all" |
Appeals to | Sultan of Packilvania |
Appeals from | High Courts of Packilvania |
Judge term length | Life until 65 years of age |
Number of positions |
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Language | Packilvania |
Chief Justice of Packilvania | |
Currently | Prince Radeeq a-Amhoud Bedon |
The Supreme Court of Packilvania (Packilvanian: luKhama luMakhnifiya aBakhilfaniya) is the highest court in Packilvania, lying at the apex of the judiciary of Packilvania. The Constitution of Packilvania (luKhanongur aBakhilfaniya) established the Supreme Court and set out its powers and composition. The Judiciary of Packilvania Act (luKhanon aluKhanoniyat aBakhilfaniya) was passed by the Parliament of Packilvania in 1985 and signed by Sultan Amhoud I to give effect to the provisions of the Constitution pertaining to the Supreme Court. The act was amended in 1987 to create the Commission of Judicial Appointments(leKhomishayin aleTabad leQadimishme) which oversaw the appointment of judges and magistrates in the country including members of the Supreme Court and in 1998 to create the Commission of Judicial Discipline (luKhomishayin aluIndibat luQadimishme) which investigates cases against Justices of the Supreme Court.
Appointment
The Commission for Judicial Appointments recommends at least 3 candidates for each vacant position on the Supreme Court to the Sultan who appoints them by decree. The Commission for Judicial Appointments advertises vacancies in the Supreme Court and sets out criteria for application. It receives the applications of prospective candidates and appraises their resumes and qualifications. It invites suitable candidates for several rounds of interviews.
Qualifications
A candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court is required to be a citizen of Packilvania either by birth or naturalisation. Before 2010, there were no constitutional or legislative requirements or qualifications for being a member of the Supreme Court and it was directed to prefer Princes of the Bedonite dynasty over other candidates. The Judiciary Act was amended in 2010 to grant the Commission of Judicial Appointments the power to regulate the nomination and criteria of candidates of the Supreme Court. The Regulations on the Qualifications of Justices of the Supreme Court, 2023 are the framing document and they prescribe the following minimum qualifications:
- The candidate must have a valid law degree issued by an accredited school of law in Packilvania, Drakkengard, or Allegheny
- The candidate must have served at least:
- 12 years as an Advocate of the Supreme Court or,
- 1 year as a Judge of the High Court
- 18 years as an Advocate of the High Court
- 18 years as a Professor of Law at an accredited school of law in Packilvania, Drakkengard, or Allegheny
- 1 year as an Acting Justice of the Supreme Court
Restrictions based on gender were removed through the passage of the Judiciary Amendment Act, 2023 to allow women to serve on the Supreme Court, bringing the Supreme Court in alignment with the criteria for other courts in the country.
Impeachment and removal
The Commission for Judicial Discipline is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct, gross incompetence or incapacity, and presenting a report to the Chairperson of the Legislative Council of Packilvania. The Chairperson is required to call a vote. A quorate sitting of the Legislative Council assesses the report and with a two-thirds majority can impeach a Justice of the Supreme Court. If the Legislative Council impeaches a justice, the Sultan of Packilvania is required to remove them from office.
Normally, the Commission only pursues charges against when a high threshold for both evidence and weight of the matter in question can be adequately presented by the complainants. In practice, this entails pursuing allegations concerned primarily with a failure by the judge to adhere to the Regulations on Judicial Ethics and Conduct which the Commission issues in terms of the Judiciary Act or by a grievous offence breaking the law of Packilvania.
After the defeat of the Packilvanian Communist Party in 1985, there has not been a single Justice of the Supreme Court to be removed from office. Only 2 justices, Ramed Soldook and Khenad Imhan have had impeachment formally proposed to the Legislative Council. Justice Ramed Soldook had charges brought against him in 1998 for allegedly perjuring himself during a trial in which he was a witness over 10 years prior. The Legislative Council voted 240 to 21 against the impeachment. Justice Khenad Imhan allegedly committed adultery against his wife in 1981 and had charges presented against him in 2001. The Legislative Council voted against the impeachment unanimously.
Justices
Name | Appointed by | Position | Tenure |
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Prince Radeeq a-Amhoud Bedon | Namdun III | Chief Justice | February 1, 2001 |
Duke Madvin Gurion of Adrien | Namdun III | Justice | June 30, 2003 |
Duke Kaswal Mawad of Halaler | Namdun III | Justice | October 18, 2002 |
Duke Ahumad Sahel of Mochtar | Namdun III | Justice | August 7, 1999 |
Prince Ishak a-Harim Bedon | Namdun III | Justice | September 12, 1996 |
Prince Zygros a-Idesh Bedon | Namdun III | Justice | May 22, 2015 |
Marquis Sawad Wasail of Namdunshtar | Namdun III | Justice | November 19, 2007 |
Marquis Habib Sawul of Ubran | Namdun III | Justice | June 28, 2009 |
Prince Yashuv a-Juber Bedon | Namdun III | Justice | April 11, 2004 |
Prince Ashaka a-Juber Bedon | Namdun III | Justice | October 31, 2012 |
Duke Ashter Samoud of Zukaril | Amhoud II | Justice | February 1, 1988 |
Duke Ilon Ustriel of Everyet | Namdun III | Justice | August 29, 1994 |
Duke Dushad Xavaar of Lehasa | Namdun III | Justice | August 7, 1999 |
Duke Loyaad Naweer of Akas Akil | Namdun III | Justice | December 31, 2017 |
Duke Elam Chamba of Medayin | Namdun III | Justice | June 30, 2003 |
Duke Folud Samayaan of Xahal | Namdun III | Justice | June 19, 2018 |
Duke Bilal Iered of Kadaigard | Namdun III | Justice | June 30, 2015 |
Duke Alawadun Mudawaheen of Seeharel | Namdun III | Justice | August 30, 1997 |
Duke Shojo Ujhan of Kaliwad | Amhoud II | Justice | March 10, 1987 |