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Judicial alarm as sweeping 27th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan raises fears for court autonomy | The National Assembly has passed the 27th Amendment bill in a heated session underscoring sweeping changes in judicial, military and constitutional spheres | Power dynamics shift in election oversight: magistrate roles under review | Bar associations mobilise as legal fraternity warns of intelligence-agency tie-ups in judicial reform | The Lex is not registered organization, and we don’t take responsibility of anything posted on its truthfulness |

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ISLAMABAD HIGH COURT de-notifies Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri over degree issue

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday de-notified Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri after ruling that he did not hold a valid law degree at the time of his appointment.   A division bench headed by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, along with Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, declared the appointment unlawful and ordered Justice Jahangiri to …

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Sindh High Court Bar Association Hosts Annual Dinner 2025 at SHC Lawn

  KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) held its Annual Dinner 2025 on 27th November at the High Court Lawn, bringing together members, senior advocates, and distinguished guests to celebrate a year of noteworthy progress and academic enrichment. The outgoing cabinet was widely appreciated for its tremendous efforts throughout 2025, having introduced impactful …

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Kingdom of Bahrain’s appeal to the UK Supreme Court over alleged spyware attacks

The Kingdom of Bahrain has asked the UK Supreme Court to rule that it enjoys sovereign immunity from a lawsuit brought by two political dissidents who claim their computers were infected with spyware while they were living in London. The case involves Dr Saeed Shehabi and Moosa Mohammed, who allege that agents of the Bahraini …

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Sindh High Court Bar Enables Members to Download Voter Slips Online

  KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) has introduced an online facility allowing its members to download their voter slips ahead of the upcoming bar elections. Members can access their voter details by visiting the official link voters.shcba.org/shcba_voter_search.php or by scanning the QR code provided in the official notice.   The SHCBA has …

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SHCBA Inaugurates Khadija Day Care Centre at Sindh High Court Parking Area

  KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) on Thursday inaugurated the Khadija Day Care Centre at the Sindh High Court’s parking area, marking a significant step toward supporting women in the legal profession. The facility was formally opened at 12:00 pm. The initiative, led by President SHCBA Barrister Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, aims to …

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SHCBA Stages Powerful Rally for Protection of Karoonjhar Hills Ahead of Key Constitutional Court Hearing

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) on Monday demonstrated a strong and united front as it led a powerful rally in support of preserving the historic Karoonjhar Hills, ahead of the crucial hearing fixed for November 26 before the Federal Constitutional Court. The rally, organised under the leadership of SHCBA President Barrister Sarfaraz …

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FCC Chief Justice Conducts Surprise Review at IHC Amid Judges’ Petition Against 27th Amendment.

ISLAMABAD: In a move that has stirred debate within legal and judicial circles, Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan on Thursday conducted a detailed inspection of multiple facilities inside the Islamabad High Court (IHC), just a day after four IHC judges filed a petition challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The timing of the …

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IHC Judges Told to Approach New Constitutional Court After SC Declines Petition

ISLAMABAD: A group of four Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges seeking to challenge the newly enacted 27th Constitutional Amendment were declined by the Supreme Court and directed instead to approach the recently established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), it surfaced on Thursday.   Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Babar Sattar, Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan and Saman Rifat …

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Justice (Retd) Abdul Maalik Gaddi Appointed Chairman of Drugs Court Karachi

KARACHI — The Government of Sindh has appointed Justice (Retd) Abdul Maalik Gaddi as Chairman of the Drugs Court Karachi for a three-year term, according to a notification issued on November 19, 2025, by the Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Criminal Prosecution Department. The appointment was made on the recommendation of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of …

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SHCBA in Dispute: Committee Says Secretary Misused Office Before Elections

KARACHI — A dramatic rift has erupted inside the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) after the Managing Committee unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution accusing its Honorary Secretary of acting unilaterally, violating by-laws, and attempting to manipulate the upcoming bar elections. An emergent meeting held on November 19, chaired by SHCBA President Barrister Muhammad …

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