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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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Sindh High Court Faces Severe Heat Issues Due to Non-Functional AC’s

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The Sindh High Court in Karachi is grappling with a severe problem as consecutive air conditioning units in all courtrooms have become non-functional. With rising temperatures, the unbearable heat is causing significant distress, especially as the city faces multiple heat-related deaths. The prolonged lack of action from the government to address this issue has led …

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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russian Officials Over Ukraine Attacks

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s former defense minister Sergei Shoigu and military chief General Valery Gerasimov. They are accused of directing missile strikes against civilian targets in Ukraine. The ICC, based in The Hague, announced on Tuesday that the warrants were issued because judges found reasonable grounds to believe …

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Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui Takes Oath as Acting Chief Justice of Sindh High Court

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Karachi, June 25, 2024 – Yesterday, in the Committee Room of the Sindh High Court, Karachi, the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui took place. He was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court following the elevation of Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Justice …

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Mr. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui Appointed as Acting Chief Justice of Sindh High Court

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Karachi, June 24, 2024 – Mr. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court. The official oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to take place today at 9:30 AM. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, known for his distinguished service and legal expertise, has a notable career trajectory. He was …

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Notification Issued for Appointment of New Supreme Court Judges

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Islamabad, June 24, 2024 – In a significant development for Pakistan’s judiciary, Mr. Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, Mr. Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmed Khan, and Mr. Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan have been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The official notification, issued under Clause 1 of Article 177 of the Constitution of Pakistan …

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Extreme Load Shedding Disrupts Courts in Karachi

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The courts of District and High Court of Sindh in Karachi are facing extreme load shedding, causing significant disruption to legal proceedings. The situation has become particularly dire in the District Courts, where rare backup facilities have turned the courthouse environment hazardous, especially due to the scorching summer heat. Lawyers, litigants, and court staff in …

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Full Court Reference Held to Honor Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi’s Elevation to Supreme Court

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Karachi, June 20, 2023 – A full court reference was held in the Chief Justice Courtroom of the Sindh High Court to honor Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi on the occasion of his elevation to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The event witnessed the participation of several prominent legal figures, including the President of the …

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LHC Chief Justice Issues Warning and Contempt Notices to State Departments Over Threats Against Sargodha ATC Judge

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In a significant development, Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad of the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued a stern warning to state departments for their alleged harassment and threats towards the judiciary. The remarks were part of a written order in a case involving reported threats to a Sargodha anti-terrorism court (ATC) judge by intelligence and …

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Lahore High Court Chief Justice Faces Scrutiny Amid Allegations of Judicial Victimisation

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Lahore, – Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan finds himself under scrutiny following his recent remarks addressing interference in the judiciary by certain establishments. Just two days after his bold assertion that such interference would soon come to an end, a petition has been filed against him in the Supreme Judicial …

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PHC Directs University of Peshawar to Admit Under-Trial Prisoner to LLM Program

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PESHAWAR: In a significant legal development, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued a directive for the admission of under-trial prisoner Tufail Zia into the Master of Law (LLM) program at the University of Peshawar. This ruling came following a writ petition filed by Tufail Zia, represented by Advocate Nauman Muhib Kakakhel, seeking admission to …

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