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Judges receiving threatening letter continues to Lahore High Court and Supreme Court | Tax Amendment bill presented in Parliament | Election Commissioner gives more powers to magistrate in election matter | The 6 Judges letter remained unattended by Supreme Judicial Council | Lawyers hold strict protest against the interference of Intelligence agencies involvement in judiciary damaging justice and fairness in society

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Supreme Court of INDIA Initiates Inquiry Following Alleged Cash Discovery at Delhi HIGH COURT Judge’s Residence

NEW DELHI: After transferring Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court to his parent Allahabad High Court, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has requested a report from Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyay regarding the alleged discovery of cash at Justice Varma’s official residence on March 14, during the Holi festival. …

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Peshawar High Court Subordinates Itself from Military Court: A Setback for Constitutional Supremacy

A two-member bench of the Peshawar High Court, comprising Justice Naeem Anwar and Justice Dr. Khurshid Iqbal, ruled on 29 writ petitions challenging military court sentences. The court decided that sentences from military courts would only be effective once signed by the Field General Court Martial. The petitioners’ lawyers argued that convicted individuals who had …

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Karachi Bar Association and Sindh Lawyers Protest Against River Distribution Plan

  Karachi, March 15, 2025 — In a powerful demonstration of unity, lawyers from Karachi and across Sindh gathered in front of the Sindh Assembly today, protesting against the controversial river distribution plan. The protest, organized by the Karachi Bar Association and supported by lawyers from the entire province, saw a massive rally that began …

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Save the Indus: S.M. Law College Students Rally Against Corporate Farming and Water Exploitation

  on March 7, 2025, the students of S.M. Law College organized a protest rally from S.M. Law College to the Karachi Press Club against the occupation of Sindh’s lands in the name of “corporate farming” and the extraction of canals from the Indus River. A large number of students, lawyers, and members of civil …

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High Court of Sindh Announces Unlimited Jurisdiction for Senior Civil Judges and Revised Limits for Civil Judges in Karachi

  Karachi, March 1, 2025 In a landmark legal reform, the High Court of Sindh at Karachi has issued a notification following the final assent of the Governor, implementing the unlimited jurisdiction for Senior Civil Judges and revising the pecuniary limits for Civil Judges in Karachi and across Sindh. The move comes after the passage …

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Ongoing Battle for Unlimited Jurisdiction of Karachi District Courts Finally Concludes with Governor’s Assent

Karachi, February 25, 2025 — In a long-standing legal battle to extend unlimited jurisdiction to the Karachi District Courts, a significant development has taken place. After years of petitions, debates, and legislative action, the Sindh Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has finally received assent from the Governor of Sindh on February 25, 2025. This milestone …

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Supreme Court Bar Association Stands with Hyderabad Bar: Demands Immediate Transfer of SSP Hyderabad After Malafide FIR Against Advocate Ali Raza Bozdar

  The Hyderabad District Bar Association (HDBA) has issued notices demanding the immediate transfer of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr. Farrukh Lanjar after he maliciously lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Advocate Ali Raza Bozdar. This action, coupled with SSP Lanjar’s subsequent alleged brutality towards the advocate, has caused widespread outrage among the …

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Syed Wajid Ali Shah Gillani Elected as President of Islamabad High Court Bar Association (2025-2026)

The elections for the Islamabad High Court Bar Association for the year 2025-2026 were held on February 22, 2025, with an enthusiastic turnout from the legal community. After a competitive race, the following candidates secured the highest votes in their respective categories and were declared successful. Syed Wajid Ali Shah Gillani emerged as the winner …

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 ELECTION RESULTS OF DISTRICT BAR ASSOCIATION HYDERABAD

In pursuance of the results from the District Bar Association Hyderabad Elections 2025, held on 15-02-2025, and communicated by Mr. Karamuddin Junejo, 2nd Additional Sessions Judge and Returning Officer for the Elections, 2025, it is hereby notified for the information of all members of the District Bar Association, Hyderabad, that the following candidates have been …

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Election for Karachi Bar Association Cooperative Housing Society Held on 15th February 2025

Karachi, February 15th, 2025 — The Karachi Bar Association Cooperative Housing Society held its long-awaited elections for 17 members who will later become part of the Cabinet. The election, which took place on 15th February, was a significant event for the society, built many years ago and predominantly occupied by lawyers, with some local citizens …

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