Supreme Court of Afghanistan
| Supreme Court of Afghanistan | |
|---|---|
| Pashto: ستره محكمه Dari: دادگاه عالی | |
Logo of the Supreme Court of Afghanistan | |
| Established | 15 August 2021 (current form) |
| Jurisdiction | Afghanistan |
| Location | Kabul |
| Composition method | Appointment by supreme leader |
| Authorised by | 1998 dastur |
| Website | supremecourt |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Abdul Hakim Haqqani |
| Since | 15 August 2021 |
| Afghanistan portal |
The Supreme Court of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, known locally as the Stera Mahkama (Pashto: ستره محكمه; Dari: دادگاه عالی), is the court of last resort of Afghanistan. Under the current Taliban government, the court has no independence or power of judicial review; the supreme leader of Afghanistan holds the ultimate authority to decide and interpret the law and may overturn any decision of any court. The current chief justice is Abdul Hakim Haqqani.