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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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Supreme Court Holidays Announced; Registries Remain Operational

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  ISLAMABAD, October 14, 2024– The Supreme Court’s principal seat in Islamabad will observe holidays on October 14, 15, and 16. Despite this closure, judicial activities will continue at the Supreme Court’s registries in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta.   A notification has been issued confirming bench formations for the upcoming judicial week. On October …

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Karachi Bar Association Takes Action Against Misconduct at Lawyers Convention

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  Karachi, October 16, 2024– An emergent meeting of the Managing Committee of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) convened yesterday, chaired by Acting General Secretary Mr. Jahanzeb Mari and presided over by President Mr. Amir Nawaz Warraich. The meeting addressed serious allegations stemming from the “All Pakistan Lawyers Convention” held on October 15, 2024, at …

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Karachi Bar Association Announces Full-Day Strike in Protest of Tragic Murder of Three-Year-Old

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  Karachi, October 11, 2024 The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has declared a full-day strike on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in response to the brutal murder of three-year-old Amna, daughter of Advocate Abdul Basit Afridi, a former member of the KBA’s Managing Committee.   The decision was made by the Managing Committee of the KBA …

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROTEST AND LONG MARCH BY LEGAL COMMUNITY

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  Karachi, October 10, 2024 – In response to a serious threat to judicial independence, members of the legal community, including the Sindh Bar Council (SBC), Karachi Bar Association (KBA), Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA), and the Malir Bar Association (MBA), will organize a protest and long march on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at …

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Karachi Bar Association Calls for Reconsideration of Video Link Notification for Under Trial Prisoners

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The Karachi Bar Association has formally issued a letter urging the Honorable Chief Justice and the esteemed judges of the Administrative Committee of the High Court of Sindh to reconsider and recall Notification No. 138/MIT-II, dated January 19, 2024. This notification mandates the presentation of Under Trial Prisoners (UTPs) in court via video link, a …

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Open Letter to the Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan: Legal Community Urges Defense of Judicial Independence

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In a significant open letter addressed to the Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan, a coalition of legal practitioners has united to express their grave concerns regarding recent threats to judicial independence. This group, writing without affiliation to any political party or group, emphasizes the need for a robust defense of the judiciary, a cornerstone of …

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Malir Bar Association Calls for Recall of Video Link Notification for Under Trial Prisoners

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The Cabinet of the Malir Bar Association has formally urged the Honorable Chief Justice and esteemed Judges of the Administrative Committee of the Sindh High Court to reconsider and revoke Notification No. 138/MIT-II, dated January 19, 2024. This notification mandates that Under Trial Prisoners (UTPs) be presented in court via video link, a practice that …

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Quetta Advocate Ms. Aster Mehak Honored with Best Strategist Award

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Quetta — Miss Advocate Aster Mehak has been recognized with the prestigious Best Strategist Award for her exceptional contributions to legal advocacy and strategic planning in the legal field. The award, presented during a recent ceremony in Turkey, highlights her innovative approaches to complex legal challenges and her commitment to justice.   Aster, known for …

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Lawyers’ Movement Revived to Oppose Constitutional Amendment

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  A renewed movement among lawyers has emerged in response to the proposed 26th Constitutional Amendment, which senior lawyer Hamid Khan claims seeks to undermine the judiciary. Addressing the media, Khan emphasized that the ruling coalition’s efforts to amend the Constitution would be met with robust resistance from the legal community.   Khan asserted, “Lawyers …

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Balochistan High Court Implements Innovative Training for Newly Appointed Judges

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  Quetta, — In a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing the judicial acumen of its newly appointed judges, the Balochistan High Court has announced a program that pairs junior judges with experienced senior judges for a comprehensive training period. This novel approach, reminiscent of the mentorship practices seen among junior and fresher lawyers, marks the …

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