Supreme Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail is set to retire on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, bringing an end to his distinguished judicial career. His departure marks another important transition in Pakistan’s highest court.
The judge is retiring after reaching the constitutional retirement age of 65. His retirement date is confirmed in the Supreme Court’s official judicial records.
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A full-court reference will be held at noon to honour Justice Mandokhail and recognize his contributions to Pakistan’s judicial system.
The ceremony will take place in Courtroom Number One of the Supreme Court building in Islamabad.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, the Attorney General for Pakistan and representatives of various bar councils are expected to attend the proceedings.
Senior members of the judiciary and legal community will have an opportunity to acknowledge his years of service.
Justice Mandokhail began his judicial career at the Balochistan High Court before eventually joining the Supreme Court on August 9, 2021.
During his tenure, he participated in several significant constitutional and legal cases involving parliamentary affairs, property rights, political representation and military trials.
He was also among the judges who ruled against the trial of civilians in military courts, a decision that attracted nationwide attention and legal debate.
His judicial career spanned more than 17 years, including over five years at the country’s highest court.
Justice Mandokhail’s retirement concludes an important chapter in Pakistan’s judicial history as the Supreme Court continues addressing major constitutional and legal challenges.
