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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: April 2024

Special Remission of (120) Days Granted to Convicted Prisoners in Sindh Prisons for Eid-ul-Fitr (2024)

In anticipation of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr  (2024), the Inspector General of Sindh Prisons & Corrections Service has submitted a formal request for the grant of Special Remission to all convicted prisoners currently held in the prisons of Sindh Province. This request is made in accordance with Rule 788 of the Sindh Prisons & Corrections Rules …

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Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sentences Lawyer to Six Months Imprisonment for Contempt of Court

In a landmark decision, Lahore High Court Chief Justice Shahzad Ahmad Khan handed down a six-month prison sentence to lawyer Zahid Mahmood Goraya for contempt of court. The verdict, delivered under the Contempt of Court Ordinance 2003 and Article 204 of the Constitution, marks a significant step in upholding the sanctity of judicial proceedings. Advocate …

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National Assembly Proposes Bill to Increase Pecuniary Jurisdiction of District Courts in Islamabad

In response to the escalating caseload and prolonged litigation in the Islamabad Capital Territory, the National Assembly has introduced a bill aimed at enhancing the pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts. The proposed legislation seeks to align the pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts in Islamabad with those in other provinces, effectively increasing their authority to entertain …

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Brazilian Supreme Court Investigates Elon Musk for Obstruction of Justice, Sparks Legal Battle

A Brazil Supreme Court judge has initiated an investigation into Elon Musk, the CEO of X, for alleged obstruction of justice after Musk vowed to defy a court order blocking certain accounts on his platform within the country. The investigation comes amidst a broader crackdown on social media accounts spreading misinformation and hate speech in …

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Advocate Tayyaba Kakar’s Remarkable Journey as the First Female Supreme Court Lawyer from Balochistan

In a historic milestone for gender representation in the legal field, Advocate Tayyaba Kakar has emerged as the first female from Balochistan to serve in the esteemed corridors of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Over the course of two years, her journey has not only been marked by professional success but has also been characterized …

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Supreme Court Broadens Scope of Consistency Principle in Bail Granting Decisions

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has shed light on the principle of consistency in bail matters, emphasizing the real essence of equality before the law. The ruling, delivered in the case of Mohammad Atif v. The State (Crl.P.298/2023), provides crucial insights into the application of the rule of consistency in granting …

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Pakistan Bar Council Member Condemns Actions Against Mehmood Khan Achakzai

Munir Ahmed Khan Kakar, Advocate, a member of the Pakistan Bar Council, has strongly condemned the actions taken against Pashtun Khwa Milli Awami Party chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai, alleging interference in judicial matters. Kakar expressed his dismay over Achakzai being prevented from attending the Supreme Court hearing on the Judges’ letter case, highlighting the fundamental …

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The legal and social justifications for capital punishment: A comparative analysis across different jurisdiction

According to Sangmin Bae  “Punishing people with death has a history as old as society itself, and it was not considered a human rights violation until the last decades of the twentieth century” Capital punishment, or the death penalty, finds its legal justifications rooted in various principles across different jurisdictions such as India, Bangladesh, and …

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Threatening Letters Containing Suspected Toxic Substance also Sent to Supreme Court and Lahore High Court Judges

In a concerning turn of events, it has been revealed that a day after threatening letters containing a suspicious powdery toxic substance were sent to eight judges of the Islamabad High Court, similar correspondence was received by Supreme Court jurists, including Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, as well as judges of the Lahore …

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