Supreme Court Suspends IHC Order Barring Justice Jahangiri from Judicial Work ISLAMABAD — The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily suspended the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) interim order that had barred Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri from performing judicial duties, after the judge challenged the restriction in court. During the hearing, senior lawyer Muneer A. Malik argued […]
Supreme Court Upholds Woman’s Right to Maintenance Regardless of Rukhsati or Consummation Islamabad – In a landmark ruling, a two-member bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, has set aside a Lahore High Court decision and upheld a woman’s appeal, reaffirming her unconditional right to maintenance. […]
Supreme Court Acquits Two Men in 2014 Murder Case In a major ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned the convictions of Sikandar Lashari and Irfan, also known as Faheem, who had previously been sentenced to death. The decision was announced through a brief order by Justice Athar Minallah, with a detailed judgment expected […]
Supreme Court Acquits Man in 2010 Child Abuse Case, Citing Lack of Credible Evidence Islamabad – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has acquitted a man who had been convicted in a high-profile child abuse case dating back to 2010, citing a lack of credible evidence. The apex court ordered that the accused be released immediately […]
SC Hearing on Imran Khan’s Bail Adjourned, Documents to Be Reviewed ISLAMABAD – During today’s hearing of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bail appeals, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi noted that some documents had been submitted only a day earlier, leaving him insufficient time to review them. Counsel Salman Safdar, representing Khan, clarified that the documents […]
The notification said, the SC will observe summer vacations from July 16 to September 8, 2025, while the court offices will remain open during the period. The notification further said important cases will be fixed before the bench during summer vacations. Major update on school summer vacations Meanwhile, the Punjab School Education Department has finalised […]
On Oct 23, 2023, the ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) declared that trying civilians in military courts for their alleged role in attacks on army installations during the riots that followed PTI founder Imran Khan’s arrest was ultra vires the Constitution. The verdict was reserved by a six-member SC bench after a hearing that detailed […]
IHCBA President Wajid Gillani and Secretary Manzoor Jajja have issued an authority letter formalising the decision. The petition was originally filed in February by the outgoing IHCBA president, Riasat Ali Azad, against the appointment of judges from other high courts to the IHC. However, the current bar leadership has reportedly found no formal record authorizing […]
A five-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Amin Ud Din Khan heard the cases. On the query of Justice Amin, Advocate Hamid Khan said that the petition has prayed to form a judicial commission on incidents of May 9, and stop civilians’ trial in army courts. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked that the prayer regarding […]
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi will administer the oath to the newly appointed judges at the Supreme Court building. The ceremony will be attended by sitting judges of the Supreme Court (SC), the attorney general of Pakistan, the Supreme Court, Pakistan Bars office-bearers, and lawyers. The sources said the notification regarding the […]
