Before whom does a High Court Chief Justice ordinarily take the oath of office under Article 194?

A. The Governor

B. The Prime Minister

C. The Chief Justice of Pakistan in every case

D. The Speaker of the National Assembly

Explanation

Article 194 says that before entering office, a High Court Chief Justice takes the prescribed oath before the Governor. It contains a special rule for the Islamabad High Court: its Chief Justice takes the oath before the President.

Source

Pakistan Code — Constitution of Pakistan (Twenty-Seventh Amendment incorporated)

Answer verified on 2026-10-28

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