Islamabad – In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan today set aside its July 2024 verdict that awarded reserved seats in the National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). By a slim 7–6 majority, the court overturned its earlier ruling and revived the Peshawar High Court’s findings. During the 17th hearing, […]
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Supreme court reserves verdict on PTI reserved seats case — ruling expected shortly
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the ruling over reserved seats. The decision is expected to be announced shortly. The case involves the eligibility of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), backed by PTI, to claim women and minority seats in assemblies. The 13-member full court began hearing […]
SC raises concerns over labeling judges as ‘deputationists’; transfer case hearing adjourned
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the use of the term “deputationists” for transferred judges, calling it misleading and inappropriate. The five-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, highlighted contradictions in legal arguments during the ongoing judicial transfer case. Justice Mazhar stated that judges who are […]
Supreme court reinstates stay on ICC arbitration enforcement case
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has suspended a recent Islamabad High Court (IHC) order that had halted interim relief in a major arbitration enforcement case involving foreign awards. This move reinstates the earlier restraining order, keeping it in effect until the matter is fully heard. A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali […]
SIC not entitled to reserved seats, says SC judge
The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench has observed that the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) is not entitled to reserved seats, questioning how independents can join a political party that is not part of Parliament. During a live-streamed hearing on the reserved seats case, Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan led an 11-member constitutional bench that heard arguments on whether […]
Supreme Court stresses fair trial in company disputes despite quick legal process
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that even when using fast-track legal methods in company disputes, courts must ensure fairness and give both sides a proper chance to be heard. The ruling came in a case involving two groups of shareholders from Ofspace Private Limited — Shah Group and Khan Group. A conflict […]
No more tax relief: Supreme court reinstates sales tax in ex-FATA, PATA
In a key legal development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has suspended the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) verdict that had nullified the application of the Sales Tax Amendment Act in the former FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) and PATA (Provincially Administered Tribal Areas). The Act is now temporarily reinstated following the top court’s ruling. A […]
SC greenlights military trials for civilians in may 9 violence
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has allowed the trial of civilians in military courts who were involved in the violent events of May 9, 2023, following the arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The court issued a short order on Wednesday, greenlighting military prosecutions under the Pakistan Army Act. A seven-member […]
SC reserves verdict on appeals against military trials for civilians
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Monday reserved its judgment on a series of appeals challenging the legality of trying civilians in military courts, particularly those accused in the May 9, 2023, protests. The six-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, concluded hearings on 38 intra-court appeals filed by federal and provincial governments, as well as […]
Supreme court questions military trials for civilians
The Supreme Court of Pakistan raised concerns about trying civilians under the Army Act. During a recent hearing, judges questioned the constitutional validity of such trials. A seven-member bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, reviewed the case involving military trials of civilians following the May 9 attacks on military sites. Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan pointed […]