Qazi Faez Isa
Qazi Faez Isa | |
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| قاضی فائز عیسیٰ | |
| 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan | |
| In office 17 September 2023 – 25 October 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Arif Alvi Asif Ali Zardari |
| Preceded by | Umar Ata Bandial |
| Succeeded by | Yahya Afridi |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan | |
| In office 5 September 2014 – 25 October 2024 | |
| Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court | |
| In office 5 August 2009 – 4 September 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Amanullah Khan Yasinzai |
| Succeeded by | Ghulam Mustafa Mengal |
| Justice of the Balochistan High Court | |
| In office 5 August 2009 – 4 September 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 October 1959 Quetta, West Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Spouse | Sarina isa |
| Children | Arslan Isa (son) Sehar Isa (daughter) |
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Qazi Faez Isa (Urdu: قاضی فائز عیسیٰ, pronounced [qaːziː faez iːsaː]; born 26 October 1959) is a Pakistani jurist who served as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) from 17 September 2023 to 25 October 2024. He was appointed as a justice of the Supreme Court in 2014, having previously served as the chief justice of Balochistan High Court from 2009 to 2014.
During his tenure as Chief Justice, Qazi Faez Isa faced significant controversies, including rulings criticised by political and religious groups, allegations of election interference. Additionally, there was backlash over his judgment supporting changes to Supreme Court procedures which faced accusations of consolidating power within his office. His rulings also received critique for allegedly encouraging political floor-crossing. He was criticised by other Supreme Court justices for undermining the independence of judiciary.