Jamal Khan Mandokhail (Urdu: جمال خان مندوخیل; born 12 November 1961) is the Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan since 9 August 2021. He was a former Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court from 5 October 2019 to 9 August 2021.[1]
Jamal Khan Mandokhail | |
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| جمال خان مندوخیل | |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 9 August 2021 | |
| Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court | |
| In office 5 October 2019 – 9 August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tahira Safdar |
| Succeeded by | Naeem Akhtar Afghan |
| Justice of Balochistan High Court | |
| In office 7 September 2009 – 9 August 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 November 1961 Quetta, Pakistan |
| Citizenship | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | University of Balochistan (MA) University Law College, Quetta (LL.B) |
Early life and education
editMandokhail was born on November 12, 1961, in Quetta. He is a son of Feroz Khan, a businessman, and grandson of Shaikh Ahmed Khan, a former Deputy Commissioner of Balochistan.[2]
Mandokhail completed his matriculation from the Federal Government High School in Quetta Cantonment and an F.Sc. from the Government Science College, Quetta.[2] He holds a bachelor's degree in commerce and master's degrees in political science and economics from the University of Balochistan.[2] He completed his LL.B from the University Law College, Quetta in 1987.[2]
Career
editHis legal career commenced with his enrollment as an advocate in 1988, followed by admissions to the Balochistan High Court and the Supreme Court bars in 1990 and 2001, respectively.[2] He also served as a lecturer in law and held a position in the National Accountability Bureau.[2]
Mandokhail has been an active participant in legal and bar associations.[2] He was elected to various positions, including the General Secretary of the Balochistan High Court Bar Association and roles within the Supreme Court Bar Association.[2] In 2009, he was appointed as the Senior Puisne Judge of the Balochistan High Court, later serving as Acting Chief Justice.[2]