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Analysts believe, since restoration of judiciary in March 2009, SC had been used to weakened civilian institutions

10-5 majority verdict throws out all challenges to procedure act; retrospective right of appeal provision struck down

Top judge says otherwise parliament wouldn’t have passed practice and procedure law

Supreme Court prioritizes Practice Act review

Asks how any court can issue a blanket ban on a particular persons arrest

A constitutional amendment required to give right of appeal against judgments, PTI lawyer claims

AAG highlights challenges in recovering Rs40 billion following LHC’s ruling against FPA in electricity bills

Seeks reply by Oct 27 before hearing on review petitions resumes on Nov 1

Govt tells full court SC Practice and Procedure Act can’t be declared void on basis of presumption

Following IB and PEMRA, defense ministry, PTI and ECP also seek to withdraw pleas; hearing postponed to November 1

Spokesperson says media misreported that the court had expressed its disapproval of love marriages

Senior lawyer Raja Irshad files petition in apex court under Article 184 (3) of Constitution

Petitioner has sought details of SC staff up to Grade 22

SC bench to take up civil petition against Faizabad sit-in case judgment today

Bureau says it does not want to pursue matter anymore; SC due to take up petitions tomorrow

CJP says given backlog of cases, counsels should be prepared to present arguments, case documents when approaching SC

On Justice Isa's desire, it was decided that he will form benches in consultation with two senior-most SC judges

Party says new law provides in-built safety valve mechanism for exercise of original jurisdiction under Article 184(3)

Petition asks whether SC doesn't come under public body definition of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017

The notification issued is effective from Sept 22, 2023

Judgment says extraordinary measures needed to keep state safe

Top judge says all those living in Pakistan are bound to pay taxes

A written order says Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Ijazul Ahsan amenable to such consultations

Review plea filed against striking down of SC Review Act

Members of SCBA, PBC discussed ways to improve disposal rate with Justice Isa

PML-N barrister seeks order on SC’s original jurisdiction

Judiciary in Pakistan has, for ages, played second fiddle to the powers-that-be

Committee comprises Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Athar Minallah

Says the Aug 11 order raises doubts about parliament’s competence

Failing to release inmate on probation in accordance with law violation of fundamental rights, reads SC judgment

SC under CJP Qazi Faez Isa turned a new leaf in proactivity as it made its proceedings live on the national hook-up

A senior lawyer suggests state institutions should embrace Justice Isa's efforts to restore the judiciary's reputation

Isa forms full court on SC Practice and Procedure Act case; appoints country’s first female registrar

Practice and Procedure Act case hearing held for several hours; CJP to form three-member committee

Appoints first female officer as SC registrar as 13-month term in office begins

CJP Isa to preside over 15-member bench resuming hearing tomorrow

To be officially appointed during a swearing-in ceremony at President House

Asks where was Justice Bandial when the NAB law was being amended through presidential ordinance during PTI tenure

The application was returned as the former ruling party failed to approach the relevant forums

Justice Shah says district judiciary delivers justice at grassroots level

Abdul Razzaque repatriated to LHC; replaced by another deputationist, Amer Saleem Rana

Special court reserves verdict after FIA objects to PTI chief's bail petition

Over 1,570 new cases were added to the backlog in just one month

In 'swan song', CJ bemoans political situation affected performance; praises Justice Isa as ‘admirable man'

Former premier says legislations not signed by president ultra vires the Constitution

SC orders state to ensure protection of religious minorities as per Constitution

Sindh Bar Council approaches the top court against trial of civilians in military courts

Three-member SC bench hears plea filed six years ago; judge observes plea redundant now

Top court reserves verdict amidst visible bench division

At its peak, the river swelled to a high flood level, with a flow rate of around 144,000 cusec at the Empress Bridge