The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of 10 additional judges to the Lahore High Court (LHC) following a meeting chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi. Read More: JCP makes 11 additional judges of LHC permanent According to sources, the Judicial Commission considered a total of 24 candidates for appointment as […]
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LHC upholds wife’s Haq Mehr rights in khula case
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a woman’s right to dower (Haq Mehr) does not automatically end after obtaining a decree of khula, dismissing a husband’s petition and upholding the decision of the family court. Read More: LHC rules woman entitled to dower despite no rukhsati Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani issued the verdict while […]
Punjab privileges law challenged over granting judicial powers to lawmakers
In a petition raising far-reaching constitutional questions over the separation of powers and the limits of provincial legislative authority, the Lahore High Court on Thursday was requested to strike down a provision of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab Privileges Act, 1972, that allegedly allows lawmakers to exercise judicial powers that are exclusively reserved for […]
Punjab approves car scheme for judges
The Lahore High Court has approved a subsidized vehicle scheme allowing judicial officers across Punjab to purchase official cars at heavily discounted prices. The initiative is aimed at improving transport facilities for members of the judiciary under the Transport Monetization Facility. Nearly 2,000 judicial officers are expected to benefit from the scheme. According to an […]
LHC upholds statutory remedy in procurement dispute ruling
The Lahore High Court has ruled that an intra-court appeal cannot be filed in public procurement disputes when the Punjab Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Rules already provide a complete statutory review mechanism. A two-member bench comprising Justice Chaudhry Sultan Mahmood and Justice Malik Muhammad Owais Khalid delivered the judgment while deciding an appeal filed by […]
CNIC is a citizen’s right, cannot be blocked: LHC
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared that a citizen’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) is a fundamental right that cannot be taken away. The court set aside a Family Court order directing the blocking of a citizen’s CNIC. The ruling reinforces legal protections for citizens’ identity rights and limits the powers of lower courts. […]
Debunking Myths of Maria Shahbaz Case
Pakistan has rejected a resolution adopted by the European Parliament concerning the case of Maria Shahbaz, describing the allegations surrounding the matter as factually inaccurate and based on a misleading presentation of events. Officials and supporters of Pakistan’s position argue that the case has been misrepresented by certain advocacy groups, resulting in an unfair portrayal […]
LHC disposes of plea against Naqvi’s appointment as PCB chairman
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition challenging Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the petitioner sought to withdraw the case, directing him to approach the appropriate forum instead. Justice Awais Khalid passed the order while hearing a petition filed by citizen Ashba […]
Nikahnama alone can’t prove valid matrimony in forced marriage disputes: LHC
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday laid down important legal principles for lower courts adjudicating disputed love marriage cases, ruling that a registered nikahnama or even a woman’s earlier harassment petition cannot, by themselves, conclusively establish a valid marriage where allegations of abduction, coercion or forced marriage are raised. The court held that judges […]
LHC clarifies WhatsApp group membership is not a crime
The Lahore High Court has ruled that simply being a member or administrator of a WhatsApp group does not amount to a criminal offence. The court clarified that criminal liability arises only when there is clear evidence proving a person personally shared illegal or objectionable content through the platform. Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh issued the […]