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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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SJC Extends Code of Conduct to Constitutional Court Judges, Eases Restrictions on Public Functions, and Revises Judicial Interference Reporting Framework

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The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), in its meeting held on June 11, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chairperson of the Council, approved three significant amendments to the Code of Conduct governing judges of the superior judiciary. The amendments formally extend the Code to judges of the Federal Constitutional Court, …

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Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Proposes New Section 10A in Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001 to Introduce ADR Mechanism for Banking Disputes

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In a move aimed at reducing the growing burden of banking litigation and accelerating the recovery of financial claims, the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, has approved the proposed insertion of Section 10A into the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001, introducing a formal …

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Karachi Bar Association Elections 2026 to Adopt Biometric Voting System

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The forthcoming Karachi Bar Association (KBA) Elections 2026 will be conducted through a biometric voting system, marking a significant step towards ensuring transparency and credibility in the electoral process. In this regard, the Sindh Bar Council, through a notification issued on June 8, directed members to provide their biometric thumb impressions from June 9 at …

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Quetta Bar Association Observes Court Boycott in Support of Strike Against Attacks on Mineral Transport Vehicles

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The Quetta Bar Association observed a boycott of court proceedings on June 11 in support of the wheel-jam and shutter-down strike called by the Chamber of Commerce and other trade bodies against the worsening security situation affecting businesses an The Quetta Bar Association observed a boycott of court proceedings on June 11 in support of …

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Supreme Court Announces 2026 Summer Vacation Schedule, Judges to Sit Longer at Principal Seat

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced its Summer Vacation Schedule for 2026. Under the new arrangement, judges of the apex court have agreed to maximize their sitting period at the Principal Seat in Islamabad during the summer recess while reducing the sitting period, if any, at the Branch Registries. According to an official statement, …

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Quetta Bar Association Hosts Tea Party in Honour of Balochistan High Court Judges

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A tea party was organized at the District Court Kacheri by the Quetta Bar Association in honor of esteemed judges of the Balochistan High Court. The event was attended by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, Mr. Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail, Senior Puisne Judge Mr. Justice Iqbal Ahmed Kasi, and Mr. …

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Young Lawyers of Quetta Bar Association Complete Intensive Five-Day Legal Training Programme

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A comprehensive five-day training programme for young lawyers of the Quetta Bar Association concluded on Friday after providing participants with extensive exposure to practical and procedural aspects of legal practice. Conducted from June 1 to 5, the programme featured lectures, discussions, and interactive sessions aimed at enhancing the professional competence of young members of the …

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Federal Judicial Academy and Pakistan Bar Council Launch National E-Course for Law Professionals

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In a significant step towards modernizing legal education and strengthening professional capacity within the legal fraternity, the Chief Justice of Pakistan launched the E-Course for Law Professionals – 2026, a nationwide online training programme designed to bridge the longstanding gap between academic legal education and practical legal skills required in professional practice. Developed by the …

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Supreme Court Ensures Swift Disposal of Bail Matters — All Such Cases at Islamabad Principal Seat Stand Fully Disposed, Upholding the Principle That Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

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Islamabad, May 25, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reiterated its firm commitment to safeguarding fundamental rights and personal liberty, emphasizing the equitable principle that justice delayed is justice denied. In line with this constitutional obligation, the Court continues to give highest priority to the prompt hearing and disposal of bail before arrest …

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District and High Court Judges of Balochistan Complete Internationally Accredited Mediation Training Under EU-Funded Deliver Justice Project

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ISLAMABAD: The concluding ceremony of the SIMC Mediators’ Accreditation Workshop and Skills Assessment Programme for Judges marked the successful completion of a major capacity-building initiative under the broader “Strengthening Justice and Security Sector Governance in Pakistan (Deliver Justice Project)”, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in …

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