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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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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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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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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Renowned lawyer and former Pakistan Peoples Party leader, Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan, voiced concerns on Tuesday, stating that the upcoming general election could face controversy if ousted premier Imran Khan is barred from participating. Addressing the media outside the Lahore High Court (LHC), Ahsan emphasized the necessity of a true level-playing field in the elections. Ahsan …
Supreme Court Judge Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi has called for the fair treatment of officials facing disciplinary actions, emphasizing the serious consequences of dismissal. In a dissenting note, Justice Naqvi highlighted the stigma, financial and reputational losses, and mental distress associated with dismissal, underscoring that it not only affects the individual but their entire …
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