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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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Landmark Legal Victory: Nigerian Villagers Granted Right to Sue Shell Over Oil Pollution

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High Court Decision Opens the Door for Thousands to Seek Justice for Environmental Devastation in the Niger Delta In a landmark decision, the high court in London has granted over 13,000 Nigerian farmers and fishers the right to bring human rights claims against Shell for chronic oil pollution and the resulting devastation of their communities …

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Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Issues Order to Regulate Bench Formation in His Absence

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Justice Aamer Farooq responds to concerns raised by Senior Puisne Judge, Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, by issuing a comprehensive office order outlining the procedure for case assignment in his absence. In a proactive move to streamline and regulate the functioning of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Chief Justice Aamer Farooq has issued an office order addressing …

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Petition Challenges Alleged Political Appointments of Assistant Advocates General in Sindh High Court

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In a significant legal development, a constitutional petition has been filed in the Sindh High Court challenging the appointment of two “junior” lawyers as Assistant Advocates General (AAG). Advocate Syed Muhammad Ali Jafri, the petitioner, claims that the appointments of AAGs Dawood Jan Mazari and Asad Jamali were made against merit and purely on political …

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Dadu Bar Association Urges Sindh Bar Council to Suspend Licenses of Lawyers Holding Government Jobs

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In a recent development, the Dadu Bar Association submitted a list to the Sindh Bar Council, proposing the suspension or cancellation of licenses for 31 advocates. The request is specifically targeted at lawyers who are concurrently engaged in government positions. The Dadu Bar Association advocates for a definitive measure, seeking the permanent revocation of licenses …

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US Supreme Court Unveils First-Ever Ethics Rules Amid Mounting Scrutiny

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In a landmark move, the US Supreme Court has introduced its inaugural ethics rules, a nine-page “code of conduct,” as scrutiny mounts over justices’ receipt of gifts and perks. While federal judges in lower courts have long adhered to an ethical code, this marks the Supreme Court’s first independent set of rules. Responding to recent …

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Supreme Court Sets Precedent: Maintenance Against Father cannot be Extended to Grandfather

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In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Bench-II, comprising Mr. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Mr. Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, and Mr. Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, addressed the fundamental principle that doing what is right must align with the correct legal procedures. The case involved Bashir Ahmad, challenging an order by the …

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District Bar Association Hyderabad Organizes Workshop with Sindh Police for Driving License Aspirants

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In a proactive move to facilitate its members, the District Bar Association Hyderabad (DBAH) is organizing a workshop in collaboration with Sindh Police. The workshop, scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Akhund Hall from 12:00 pm onwards, focuses on imparting crucial knowledge to those pursuing a driving license. This initiative comes on the heels …

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Judicial Controversy Unfolds as Justice Naqvi Faces Misconduct Allegations

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In a significant development, a reference has been filed against Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on allegations of possessing assets beyond means. Filed by lawyer Mian Dawood, the reference claims assets totaling Rs3 billion and calls for an inquiry into potential misconduct under Article 209 of the Constitution. The …

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Oregon Revolutionizes Attorney Licensing: Bar Exam No Longer Mandatory Starting May 2024

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In a groundbreaking move, the Oregon Supreme Court has greenlit a pioneering alternative licensing program, ushering in a new era for law graduates. Effective May 2024, aspiring attorneys can forego the traditional bar exam to attain licensure. Termed the “Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination,” this innovative program requires candidates to spend 675 hours under the mentorship …

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CJP Empowers Registrar: Delegation of Authority in Key Matters, PAC in Focus

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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has assigned various administrative powers to the Supreme Court registrar. As per an official notification, the registrar will be fully authorized in matters related to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The decision of the registrar on issues concerning the PAC will be subject to the approval of …

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