The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has enhanced its quasi-judicial operations by revamping the Appellate Bench Registry, deploying a dedicated team and streamlining internal processes to improve the speed and efficiency of appellate case handling. The changes enabled accelerated resolution of long-pending appeals and clearance of a backlog of cases dating from 2012 to 2020. Recent Appellate Bench rulings include interpretations of key statutory provisions, notably under the Companies Act, 2017, and all Appellate Bench orders are available on the SECP website. The Registry has also developed an internal digital repository of appellate decisions from 2006 to 2025, organised section-wise, statute-specific and year-wise to support retrieval and consistency in legal reasoning. In parallel, the Registry has reviewed the SECP (Appellate Bench Procedure) Rules, 2003 and prepared proposed amendments in consultation with internal stakeholders, with a revised draft being finalised for submission to the competent forum for approval and notification.
Securites & Exchange Commission of Pakistan 2025-04-22
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan strengthens Appellate Bench Registry and clears 2012–2020 appeals backlog
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has revamped its Appellate Bench Registry, enhancing operations with a dedicated team and streamlined processes to expedite case handling. This initiative resolved long-pending appeals and cleared a backlog from 2012 to 2020. Additionally, the Registry developed a digital repository of appellate decisions and reviewed the SECP (Appellate Bench Procedure) Rules, 2003, with proposed amendments under finalization.