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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: June 2024

Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui Takes Oath as Acting Chief Justice of Sindh High Court

Karachi, June 25, 2024 – Yesterday, in the Committee Room of the Sindh High Court, Karachi, the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui took place. He was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court following the elevation of Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Justice …

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Mr. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui Appointed as Acting Chief Justice of Sindh High Court

Karachi, June 24, 2024 – Mr. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court. The official oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to take place today at 9:30 AM. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, known for his distinguished service and legal expertise, has a notable career trajectory. He was …

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Notification Issued for Appointment of New Supreme Court Judges

Islamabad, June 24, 2024 – In a significant development for Pakistan’s judiciary, Mr. Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, Mr. Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmed Khan, and Mr. Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan have been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The official notification, issued under Clause 1 of Article 177 of the Constitution of Pakistan …

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Extreme Load Shedding Disrupts Courts in Karachi

The courts of District and High Court of Sindh in Karachi are facing extreme load shedding, causing significant disruption to legal proceedings. The situation has become particularly dire in the District Courts, where rare backup facilities have turned the courthouse environment hazardous, especially due to the scorching summer heat. Lawyers, litigants, and court staff in …

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Full Court Reference Held to Honor Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi’s Elevation to Supreme Court

Karachi, June 20, 2023 – A full court reference was held in the Chief Justice Courtroom of the Sindh High Court to honor Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi on the occasion of his elevation to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The event witnessed the participation of several prominent legal figures, including the President of the …

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LHC Chief Justice Issues Warning and Contempt Notices to State Departments Over Threats Against Sargodha ATC Judge

In a significant development, Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad of the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued a stern warning to state departments for their alleged harassment and threats towards the judiciary. The remarks were part of a written order in a case involving reported threats to a Sargodha anti-terrorism court (ATC) judge by intelligence and …

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How can courts effectively address environmental challenges?

HOW COURTS CAN EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES   The term environment refers to what surrounds us. It has both the natural elements like the air, water, and soil, and also living organisms like us human beings. The environment plays an important role in sustaining life on Earth, it also provides resources for living organisms like …

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Lahore High Court Chief Justice Faces Scrutiny Amid Allegations of Judicial Victimisation

Lahore, – Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan finds himself under scrutiny following his recent remarks addressing interference in the judiciary by certain establishments. Just two days after his bold assertion that such interference would soon come to an end, a petition has been filed against him in the Supreme Judicial …

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PHC Directs University of Peshawar to Admit Under-Trial Prisoner to LLM Program

PESHAWAR: In a significant legal development, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued a directive for the admission of under-trial prisoner Tufail Zia into the Master of Law (LLM) program at the University of Peshawar. This ruling came following a writ petition filed by Tufail Zia, represented by Advocate Nauman Muhib Kakakhel, seeking admission to …

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