History of District Judiciary Shangla
The District Judiciary is structured like a pyramid with the Sessions Court at the apex and the court of Civil Judge at the base. On July 11th, 1996, the Hon’ble Peshawar High Court, Peshawar sanctioned the “Session Division, Shangla” and one District & Session Judge along with allied staff were given to the District vide Notification Endst: No. A (b) 5-1996-97/3142-43 dated 11.07.1996.
Observing good faith and selfless justice towards all is the motto of Hon’ble the Chief Justice, Peshawar High Court, Peshawar and the same has been reciprocated in letter & spirit in the vision of the Sessions Judge. The whole Judicial set up is headed by District & Sessions Judge, one Additional District & Sessions Judge, while the Civil Courts are led by Senior Civil Judge Admin with one Senior Civil Judge Judicial and one Civil Judge. One Civil Judge is posted each at Tehsil Puran, Besham, and Chakesar.
The bulging population coupled with the billowing surge of litigation has enhanced the miseries of the down-trodden class to the extent of suffocation. Only a timely, methodical strategy—grounded in dedication and sincerity—can alleviate this state. Despite resource and budgetary constraints, the District Judiciary Shangla under the leadership of the Sessions Judge has accepted this challenge and strives for efficiency and service excellence.
“Labor Omnia Vincit” — hard work conquers all. Judicial Officers are committed to sincerity and service, gaining public confidence and making the judiciary an emblem of justice. Case registration is increasing as citizens place greater trust in the judicial system.
Speedy and fair justice is the need of the hour. Shangla’s judiciary is pioneering initiatives like scanning judicial records, video-link communication, and real-time court proceedings — setting a standard in innovation and dedication.