Salahuddin Ahmed (judge) explained

Salahuddin Ahmed
Order1:1st
Office1:Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court
Nominator1:Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Term Start1:26 May 1980
Term End1:25 May 1981
Successor1:Sheikh Aftab Hussain (Acting)
Office3:Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
Nominator3:Hamoodur Rahman
Term Start3:1970
Term End3:1979
Birth Date:1 January 1912
Birth Place:Calcutta, British India
Education:University of Calcutta

Salahuddin Ahmed was a Pakistani judge who served as the 1st chief justice of the Federal Shariat Court from 26 May 1980 to 25 May 1981 and the Supreme Court of Pakistan judge from 1 March 1970 until he retired in 1979.[1]

Biography

He was born on 1 January 1912 in Calcutta, British India. He obtained a degree in laws from the University of Calcutta. After completing his education, he was appointed as the Calcutta High Court advocate and then additional judge High Court of East Pakistan on 22 December 1960.

He became chief justice of Federal Shariat Court on 26 May 1980 and retired from Shariat Court on 25 May 1981.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Chief Justices – Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan . Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan . 7 February 2018 . 2022-01-28.
  2. Web site: Mr.Justice Salahuddin Ahmed . federalshariatcourt.gov.pk.