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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

Month: March 2024

Lahore High Court Bar Signs Agreement with Prestigious School to Provide Education Discounts for Lawyers’ and Court Employees’ Children

In a move aimed at supporting the educational aspirations of its members and court employees, the Lahore High Court Bar has inked a landmark agreement with a renowned private school in Lahore. Under the terms of the agreement, the educational expenses for the children of lawyers and court employees will be discounted by up to …

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Lawtech UK Launches Free Courses to Drive Digital Transformation in Legal Sector

LawtechUK, an initiative backed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) dedicated to spearheading digital transformation in the legal sector, has announced the launch of free courses in all areas. Managed by CodeBase and Legal Geek on behalf of the MoJ since April 2023, LawtechUK aims to foster innovation, enhance understanding of lawtech’s benefits, boost the …

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IHC Strikes Down Presumed Tax Provision: Section 7E of Finance Act, 2022 Declared Unconstitutional

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has made a groundbreaking decision by declaring Section 7E of the Finance Act, 2022, as unconstitutional and void ab initio. This section, introduced through the Finance Act, 2022, imposed a tax on the fair market value of capital assets located in Pakistan for tax year 2022 and onwards. However, the …

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Islamabad High Court Sentences DC and SSP to Jail in Contempt of Court Case

In a landmark decision, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has handed down jail sentences to the capital’s Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) (operations) in a contempt of court case. The ruling, delivered by Justice Babar Sattar, saw the DC sentenced to six months in prison while the SSP received a four-month …

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