Private school associations across Pakistan have strongly opposed the Punjab government’s decision to announce extended summer vacations from May 22 to August 23. The associations have termed the 90-day break harmful to academic activities and announced plans to challenge the decision in the Lahore High Court. According to representatives of major private school bodies, such…
The Lahore High Court has delivered a significant ruling promoting gender equality by appointing Kalsoom Akhtar as the permanent lumberdar of a village in Lodhran, setting aside the earlier appointment of a male candidate. The decision was issued by Justice Raheel Kamran, who found that the denial of marks to the petitioner under the “community”…
The Lahore High Court has issued a major ruling that broadens the powers of special property courts established for overseas Pakistanis. According to the latest judgement, these courts can now hear a wider range of immovable property disputes, including inheritance matters, partition cases, contract disputes, cancellation of transactions, and other related property issues. The decision…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has initiated the process to fill 19 vacant judges’ positions as the court continues to face an increasing workload and shortage of judicial staff. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has taken steps to address the gap, aiming to improve the efficiency of case handling and reduce delays in the justice system….
A fresh controversy has emerged in Pakistan’s judicial system as proposed transfers of judges from the Islamabad High Court have triggered widespread debate over judicial independence and administrative authority. The development involves potential relocation of five judges to different high courts, with plans to assign them to regional benches instead of principal seats. Among the…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has restored the time-scale upgradation granted to four directors of physical education in Punjab, setting aside the provincial government’s decision to withdraw the benefit. The verdict was issued by Justice Raheel Kamran while hearing writ petitions filed by affected officers. The court ruled that the petitioners were entitled to the…
Ahmed Jawad Butt Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a process used to settle disputes outside of the traditional court system. ADR provides an effective and efficient means of resolving business conflicts without the high costs and lengthy timeframes associated with court proceedings. Here are some reason why ADR is a more effective tool then court…
