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Promotion of ADJs to District & Sessions Judges in Sindh

  The Sindh Judicial Commission has officially recommended the promotion of several Additional District Judges (ADJs) to the position of District & Sessions Judges in BPS-21. The following judges are set to be promoted:   1. Mr. Inayatullah Bhutto 2. Mr. Ashraf Hussain 3. Mr. Intisar Ali Tunio 4. Mr. Shahid Ahmed Awan 5. Mr. …

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Sindh Bar Council Condemns New Judicial Amendment Bill in Special Meeting

Karachi, September 15, 2024 – The Sindh Bar Council has strongly condemned a recently proposed bill in the assembly aimed at overhauling the judicial structure. In a special meeting held today, the Council expressed its vehement opposition to the bill and passed several resolutions in protest. The bill, which seeks to amend the existing judicial …

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LHC Rawalpindi Bench Overturns Trial Court’s Ruling in Cheque Bounce Case: Affirms Need for Contractual Relationship in Matters of Negotiable Instruments

The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench has overturned a trial court’s decision that had previously favored Maple Leaf Cement in a notable case involving the recovery of Rs70 million from Mohammad Waseem. The trial court had allowed recovery under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) of 1908, which governs summary suits …

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Sindh High Court Suspends Karachi University’s Revocation of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s Law Degree

Karachi, September 5, 2024– The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued a significant ruling on Thursday, temporarily suspending Karachi University’s (KU) decision to revoke the law degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri. The court’s decision followed the revelation that the university’s action was taken in Jahangiri’s absence, denying him the chance to defend himself.   In …

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Sindh High Court Bar Members Protest in Support of Khatme Nabuwwat Conference

  Members of the Sindh High Court Bar held a protest at Karachi’s City Court today at 12:00 PM in support of the upcoming conference on Khatme Nabuwwat, scheduled for September 7, 2024, at the Sindh High Court.   A large group of lawyers gathered to show their backing for the conference, which focuses on …

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Islamabad High Court to Hear Contempt Plea Against Malicious Campaign on Justice Jahangiri’s Law Degree

Islamabad High Court to Hear Contempt Plea Against Malicious Campaign on Justice Jahangiri’s Law Degree   A full bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to hear a contempt plea on September 19 concerning a “malicious campaign” against Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri related to his law degree. This development follows a controversy over …

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KARACHI: Controversy Erupts as University of Karachi Cancels Degree Amid Allegations of Conspiracy

In a dramatic turn of events on Saturday, the University of Karachi (KU) syndicate cancelled the degree and enrolment of a candidate, purportedly identified as Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri of the Islamabad High Court, based on recommendations from its Unfair Means (UFM) Committee. The decision was made hours after the detention of Dr. Riaz Ahmed, …

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Justice Naimatullah Philpotto Sworn in as Chief Justice of Sindh High Court

  Sindh, August 26, 2024– Justice Naimatullah Philpotto was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court in a ceremony held today at the court’s main hall. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted by the Governor of Sindh. The appointment marks a significant moment in the judicial landscape of Sindh, with Justice …

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Sindh High Court Bar Association Secures 20% Discount for Advocates at Agah Khan University Hospital Lab

The Sindh High Court Bar Association, under the leadership of General Secretary Barrister Sarfaraz Maitlo, has successfully arranged a nationwide discount program for advocates. As part of this initiative, lawyers and advocates across Pakistan will be entitled to a 20% discount at Aga Khan University Hospital Lab. The discount will be applicable to all legal …

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