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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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Malir Bar Association Holds Protest Against KE’s Unjustified Rates

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The Malir Bar Association held a significant protest today against the unjustified electricity rates imposed by K-Electric (KE). The protest, attended by numerous lawyers, called for a reduction in electricity unit rates to Rs. 10 and demanded an end to unfair billing practices for consumption above 200 units. During the demonstration, participants highlighted the need …

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Supreme Judicial Commission of Pakistan to Hold Meeting for Nomination of Chief Justice of Sindh High Court on 2nd July

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Islamabad, 27 June 2024 – The Supreme Judicial Commission of Pakistan has announced that a meeting will be held on Tuesday, 2nd July 2024, to consider the nomination for the position of Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court. The meeting will take place at 3 pm in the Conference Room of the Supreme Court …

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Lahore High Court Bar Association Hosts Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman as Special Guest, Inaugurates RO Plant

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The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) today welcomed Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, as a special guest at a prominent event held at the Bar Association premises. The event featured the inauguration of a newly installed water treatment plant, Reverse Osmosis (RO) system, a project completed with the support of Al-Khidmat …

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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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