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…
A key legal development has taken place as the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved its verdict on a petition filed by the National Assembly Secretariat against an order issued by the Pakistan Information Commission. The case revolves around whether details related to parliamentary standing committees can be disclosed under the country’s transparency laws. The…
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….
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition filed by the Hub Power Company (Hubco) challenging a show-cause notice issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), allowing tax authorities to proceed with the case under the applicable legal framework. According to court records, Hubco had contested the legality of the notice, arguing that…
The Lahore Bar Association and the Lahore High Court Bar Association have strongly opposed the recent transfer of judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC), raising serious concerns over judicial independence and constitutional integrity. During a press conference in Lahore, bar leaders criticised the decision to transfer three IHC judges to provincial high courts, alleging…
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…
A prolonged lockdown in Islamabad and Rawalpindi has severely disrupted court proceedings, bringing the judicial system in the twin cities close to a standstill. Lawyers report that nearly 50,000 cases have been adjourned due to strict security measures and restricted movement linked to anticipated US–Iran talks. One of the major challenges has been the absence…
The Peshawar High Court has delivered a significant ruling stating that minor convictions should not be treated as adverse entries in Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs), reinforcing the principles of fairness, dignity, and rehabilitation. In its judgement, the court clarified that petty offences — especially those resulting in nominal fines — cannot be equated with serious…
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…
