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The Sindh Bar Council has announced a province-wide strike on June 27, 2026, condemning rising harassment, violence, and unlawful treatment of lawyers across Sindh. The decision follows the re-arrest of senior advocates Idris Alvi and Muhammad Salman immediately after their bail release, with authorities reportedly failing to produce them in court—raising serious due process and …

Sindh Bar Council Announces Province-Wide Strike on June 27 Over Harrasment and re-arrest of Advocates Idris Alvi and Muhammad Salman Read More »

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced its Summer Vacation Schedule for 2026. Under the new arrangement, judges of the apex court have agreed to maximize their sitting period at the Principal Seat in Islamabad during the summer recess while reducing the sitting period, if any, at the Branch Registries. According to an official statement, …

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The Civil Court, First Hall of Malta—a court of first instance within the Maltese judicial system—has invalidated the trademark registration for “Business Royals,” ruling that it improperly drew on the reputation of the long-established “Royals” cigarettes produced by Rothmans of Pall Mall Ltd. The decision, delivered by Judge Ian Spiteri Bailey, stems from a case …

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New Delhi — A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India, headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, on Tuesday heard arguments on whether judicial officers with prior bar experience can be appointed under the bar quota for District Judges. The matter stems from the case of Rejanish K.V., whose appointment under the bar …

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In a shocking incident, Advocate Nasir Malik, 38, was gunned down in Karachi’s Soldier Bazar area, marking the second targeted killing of a lawyer in just 10 days. The incident has triggered widespread anger among the legal community, with the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) announcing a protest march to the Chief Minister’s House against the …

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  Islamabad, December 23, 2024 – The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has published new rules for the appointment of judges, which will guide the process of judicial nominations in Pakistan. The rules, known as the *Judicial Commission of Pakistan (Appointment of Judges) Rules, 2024*, were introduced in line with the powers granted by the …

New Judicial Commission Rules Open Opportunities for Lawyers to Join the High Court Judiciary Read More »