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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 |

Month: December 2023

Supreme Judicial Commission to Deliberate on Appointment of Chief Justice for Sindh High Court

In a crucial development, the Supreme Judicial Commission has called for a special meeting to discuss the potential appointment of Mr. Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi as the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court. The meeting is scheduled to convene on Monday, 4th December, at 3:00 pm, marking a significant step in the process of …

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Bar Vocational Course Training Faces Delay in Hyderabad

In an unforeseen turn of events, the eagerly anticipated Bar Vocational Course training session in Hyderabad has hit a roadblock due to the unavailability of the Mumtaz Mirza Auditorium. The two-week training program, which was scheduled to commence shortly, has been temporarily postponed, leaving aspiring legal professionals in anticipation of a new start date. The …

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UK Supreme Court Deems Deliveroo Riders Not Employees, Significantly Impacting Gig Economy

Landmark Ruling Restricts Union Representation, Affirms Gig Workers’ Self-Employment Status In a pivotal decision, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that Deliveroo riders are not classified as employees, preventing them from union representation for collective bargaining on pay negotiations. This landmark judgment, a setback for both workers and the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain …

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Lahore High Court Enhances Transparency in Physical Remand Procedures

New Directives Emphasize Accused Presence, Prima Facie Evidence, and Judicial Scrutiny The Lahore High Court (LHC) has instituted measures to enhance the viability and transparency of obtaining physical remand. A division bench led by Justice Ali Zia Bajwa issued directives instructing magisterial courts not to grant remand without the accused’s presence. The court emphasized the …

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