Supreme Court Declares It Is Not Subordinate to Federal Constitutional Court

A significant constitutional development has emerged in Pakistan as the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that it is not subordinate to the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), redefining the judicial structure under the amended Constitution. The judgment, authored by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, clarifies that the constitutional framework introduced after the 27th Amendment establishes…

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Supreme Court Warns Lawyers Against Unnecessary Adjournments, May Impose Costs

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has raised serious concerns over the increasing trend of lawyers requesting adjournments without valid reasons, warning that such practices may lead to strict consequences, including compensatory costs. In a detailed judgment authored by Yahya Afridi, the court emphasized that adjournments should only be granted when supported by sufficient legal grounds….

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