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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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Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri Challenges Sindh High Court Decision in Supreme Court

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Islamabad: Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri has filed a petition before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, seeking leave to appeal against a Sindh High Court order that upheld the cancellation of his LLB degree by Karachi University. The matter stems from a decision of Karachi University’s Unfair Means Committee on 17 August 2024, later confirmed by …

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Justice Without Facilities: New Lahore Court Building slammed as Ill-Plan

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LAHORE – The newly constructed Lahore Court building, comprising 40 courts across nine floors, has been completed but is already drawing criticism from the legal fraternity. Lawyers have expressed serious concerns over the lack of basic facilities in the building. Despite its scale, the structure has no toilet facilities on any floor and no sitting …

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Lawyers Walk Out, Petitions Dismissed Amid Uproar in SHC Hearing of Justice Tariq Mehmood Degree Case

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KARACHI, 25 September 2025 — A dramatic scene unfolded before the Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) during the hearing of multiple connected constitutional petitions, including the controversial matter regarding the cancellation of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s law degree. The Bench, headed by Justice Mohammed Karim Khan Agha, repeatedly directed counsel to address …

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Indian Supreme Court Bench Examines Eligibility of Judicial Officers for Bar Quota Appointments

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New Delhi — A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India, headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, on Tuesday heard arguments on whether judicial officers with prior bar experience can be appointed under the bar quota for District Judges. The matter stems from the case of Rejanish K.V., whose appointment under the bar …

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Sindh Bar Council Announces District-Wise Seat Allocation for Upcoming Elections

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KARACHI, September 25, 2025 — The Returning Officer for the Sindh Bar Council (SBC) elections, Advocate General Sindh Jawad Dero, has officially declared the district-wise allocation of seats for the forthcoming elections scheduled to be held on November 1, 2025, under Section 5(2) of the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973. \ According to …

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Levan Alexidze International Law Moot Court 2025 – Calls for Participation & Global Legal Opportunities

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The 7th Edition of the Levan Alexidze International Law Moot Court Competition (LA-IL-MCC) is now open for registrations. This year’s competition will simulate proceedings before the International Court of Justice, tackling issues such as indigenous rights, application of humanitarian law in outer space, and protection of designated objects in armed conflict. Registration is free and …

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SC Defends Judges’ Security, Cuts Excess Convoy to Save Resources

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The Supreme Court on Saturday defended lifetime security for its retired judges, calling it a lawful measure under a Presidential Order due to the sensitive nature of their past duties and security risks. In a statement, the court clarified that a recent circular was not about “extraordinary favours,” but about aligning security with legal entitlements, …

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Full Court Reference to Honor Retirement of Chief Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar

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KARACHI – The Sindh High Court will hold a Full Court Reference in honor of the retirement of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar, Chief Justice of the High Court of Sindh, on Thursday, 11th September 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in Court Room No. 01 of the Chief Justice at the Principal Seat, Karachi.   …

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Pakistan Bar Council Announces New Dress Code and Conduct Rules for Law Students

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  Islamabad – February 08, 2025 The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has issued a notification amending the Pakistan Legal Practitioners & Bar Councils Rules, 1976, introducing a strict dress code for law students and apprentices, along with new restrictions on election participation. The changes take effect immediately.   Under the new rules, male law students …

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What is the real story being Advocate Nasir Malik Murder

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In a shocking incident, Advocate Nasir Malik, 38, was gunned down in Karachi’s Soldier Bazar area, marking the second targeted killing of a lawyer in just 10 days. The incident has triggered widespread anger among the legal community, with the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) announcing a protest march to the Chief Minister’s House against the …

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