Qadeeruddin Ahmed | |
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قدیر الدین احمد | |
| Chief Justice ofWest Pakistan High Court | |
| Chief Justice ofSindh High Court | |
| Judge of theSupreme Court of Pakistan | |
| Governor ofSindh Province | |
| In office 1988–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Rahimuddin Khan |
| Succeeded by | Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1909 Delhi, India |
| Died | 23 March 1995(1995-03-23) (aged 85–86) |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | St. Stephen’s College,Delhi |
Qadeeruddin Ahmed (Urdu:قدیر الدین احمد; 1909 – 23 March 1995) was a Pakistanijurist, constitutional expert, former Chief Justice ofWest Pakistan High Court, former Chief Justice ofSindh High Court, formerJudge of theSupreme Court of Pakistan and formerGovernor ofSindh province.
He was born in 1909 inDelhi,India and died on 23 March 1995.[1]1995 · He left behind a widow, two sons and five daughters.[1]
Justice Qadeeruddin remained the Chief Justice of the West Pakistan High Court until the end of the one unit. Subsequently, he became the Chief Justice ofSindh High Court and remained in that position until his retirement in 1971. He also served as a judge of theSupreme Court of Pakistan for some time.[1]
A number of famous cases were decided during his tenure as the Chief Justice of West Pakistan and Sindh High Courts.[citation needed]
Justice Qadeeruddin acquired his college education from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi.[2]
Justice Qadeeruddin also spent a few years inHyderabad Deccan prior to the creation of Pakistan. A number of his family members were settled inHyderabad State although they family came fromUP.[citation needed]
He served as theGovernor of Sindh in 1988/89.[1]
He also wrote many papers and books on important national issues. One of the key issues on which he wrote was the concept of "riba" (usury) according to the Qur'anic dictates. His views on the subject were disputed by a number of scholars.[3]
Ahmed's publications include:
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| Preceded by Gen (R)Rahimuddin Khan | Governor of Sindh 1988–1989 | Succeeded by |
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