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 …
KARACHI: November 4, 2024 – In a historic move aimed at decentralizing judicial authority and improving access to justice, the Sindh Assembly has passed a resolution to establish a Constitutional Bench within the Sindh High Court. The new bench will be set up in key cities across the province, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur, and …
Karachi — In a significant legal development, the Sindh High Court has accepted petitions challenging the recently enacted 26th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan. The petitions were filed by advocates Mr. Ali Tahir and Mr. Ebrahim Saifuddin, along with their colleagues. The petitions argue that the 26th Amendment undermines the independence of the judiciary …
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Karachi: The Cabinet of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) met with Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, to discuss the allocation of a plot for the construction of a Supreme Court Lawyers Hostel in Karachi. The meeting was held at the Chief Minister’s House and aimed at enhancing facilities for legal professionals …
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The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares for its upcoming elections on October 29th. With just one day remaining for campaigning, the excitement among members is palpable. The final list of candidates was issued on October 19th, revealing a competitive race for the presidency. This year, the contest features …
In a swift transition following his retirement, former Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa left for the UK just one day after stepping down from his position on the Supreme Court. Isa, accompanied by his wife, departed from Islamabad Airport on Friday, adhering to standard security protocols, which included an assigned protocol staff. Justice …
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In a decisive move shortly after assuming office, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has reconstituted a key committee within the Supreme Court of Pakistan, notably including Senior Puisne Judge Mansoor Ali Shah. This development comes as part of an Office Order issued on [insert date], which supersedes the previous order dated September 20, 2024. Utilizing the …
On October 25, 2024, Senior Puisne Judge Mansoor Ali Shah formally declined to attend the Reference held in honor of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, citing significant concerns about his tenure and approach to judicial leadership. In a letter submitted for the record of the Reference proceedings, Judge Shah articulated his reasons, invoking both tradition …
