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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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Karachi Bar Association Elects New Officials and Managing Committee Members

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  Karachi, December 2024: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has successfully conducted its elections for the newly elected office-bearers and members of the Managing Committee. The results were announced after a competitive race among the 49 candidates vying for positions within the association.   The newly elected officials are as follows:   – President: Mr. …

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High Court of Sindh Discontinues Son/Deceased Quota Policy Following Supreme Court Ruling

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  Karachi, December 12, 2024: The Hon’ble Administration Committee of the High Court of Sindh has officially announced the discontinuation of the Son/Deceased Quota Policy, following a directive from the Supreme Court of Pakistan. In its judgment dated October 18, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled on Civil Petition No. 3390 of 2021, leading to the …

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Barrister Sarfaraz Metlo Elected President of Sindh High Court Bar Association 2024-25

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The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) has announced the results of its 2024-25 cabinet elections, marking the conclusion of a closely contested race. Barrister Sarfaraz Metlo has been elected as the President after a narrow victory over Haseeb Jamali, highlighting the intense competition for the top leadership position. Muhammad Rahib Lakho secured the Vice …

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Judicial Commission of Pakistan to Meet on December 6 for High Court of Sindh Judge Appointments

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  The Judicial Commission of Pakistan, under the chairmanship of Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, will hold a critical meeting on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the nominations for appointment as judges to the High Court of Sindh.   The following …

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Meer Ataullah elected as President Balochistan High Court Bar Association 2024-2025: New Cabinet Elected

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Quetta, – The elections for the Balochistan High Court Bar Association for the 2024-2025 term concluded successfully, with a new cabinet elected to serve the legal community of the province. The results reflect a significant shift in leadership, with a focus on serving the welfare of lawyers and improving the overall functioning of the bar …

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Sindh Government Sets Minimum 2-Year Practice Requirement for Judicial Appointments

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Karachi, Pakistan – The Government of Sindh has issued a new amendment to its judicial service rules, mandating that candidates for judicial appointments must have a minimum of two years of active practice in the legal profession. This change, announced in a notification dated 12th November 2024, aligns with similar requirements introduced by the Punjab …

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Quetta Bar Association Announces Special Training Schedule with Federal Judicial Academy

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  Quetta, Pakistan – The President of the Quetta Bar Association, Qari Rehmatullah Kakar, along with senior members Shehryar Achakzai, Abdullah Shirani, and Yasir Kakar, held a meeting with a delegation from the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) to discuss and announce the upcoming schedule for a special judicial training program. The training, aimed at enhancing …

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Sindh High Court Bar Association Announces Amended Schedule for 2024-2025 Elections

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  Karachi, November 13, 2024: The Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi, has issued the amended schedule for its upcoming elections for the term 2024-2025. The election process will begin on November 5, 2024, with the issuance of nomination forms, and will culminate in the election day on December 7, 2024.   Key Dates for …

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All Judges of Sindh High Court to Be Treated as Part of Constitutional Bench for Expedited Case Disposal

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In a significant development, all Judges of the Sindh High Court will now be treated as part of the Constitutional Bench of the Court for the expeditious disposal of cases, as per recent directions issued by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. On 5th November 2024, a Divisional Bench comprising Hon’ble Chief Justice and Hon’ble Mr. …

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Civil Judges & Judicial Magistrates Promoted to Senior Civil Judges/Assistant Sessions Judges

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In a significant move to enhance the judicial system, the promotion of several Civil Judges and Judicial Magistrates to the positions of Senior Civil Judges/Assistant Sessions Judges has been announced. This decision comes after a detailed evaluation of the performance, conduct, and Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of the concerned officers. The promotion was unanimously recommended …

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