High Court
More News
- 
                                                            Punjab judiciary seeks end to executive controlProposes that judges of special courts should be appointed by high courts 
- 
                                                            JCP drafts rules to fill SC vacanciesProposed draft of the JCP Rules 2024 disseminated among all members for careful consideration. 
- 
                                                            High courts have ‘no suo motu jurisdiction’SC sets aside PHC verdict on forming bodies to review commodities’ prices 
- 
                                                            ECP files plea in SC on PTI contempt casesPetition to transfer all its contempt cases against PTI leaders from different high courts to a single one 
- 
                                                            Opposition leader’s nomination challengedPetition filed in Lahore High Court 
- 
                                                            Bail matters: ‘Trial, high courts have original jurisdictions’SC says accused cannot approach SC for bail if he earlier withdraws a bail petition from a high court 
- 
                                                            PHC urged to review verdict on Malam Jabba ski resortA high court's bench had barred resort’s management from collecting entry fee from tourists 
- 
                                                            High courts must examine death penalty cases: SCTop court notes HCs don't scrutinise material while deciding appeals by convicts or references sent by trial courts 
- 
                                                            Four more lawyers booked, sent to AdialaThey were allegedly involved in the Islamabad High Court attack and the session court attack 
- 
                                                            Who’s harassing innocent lawyers? questions IHC chief justiceJustice Minallah rebukes police for conducting raids at homes of the legal fraternity 
- 
                                                            Students approach SHC over medical entry tests yet againPMC once again seeks more time to submit reply over pleas contesting recent MDCAT 
- 
                                                            Ruling on pye-dogsCourt rules a case will be registered against the concerned municipal officer on every dog bite 
- 
                                                            Moot pushes four out of court settlementsRPO says Dispute Resolution Committees help resolve issues at precinct level 
- 
                                                            'A high court can dismiss income tax reference'Dispels misconception that in case of tax reference, a high court has just an advisory jurisdiction 
- 
                                                            LHC seeks report on steps to contain smogJudge reprimands department concerned over its failure to control situation 
- 
                                                            SHC terms NICL case investigation 'not transparent, faulty'Finds several contradictions in the investigation conducted by NAB, FIA 
- 
                                                            LHC orders doctors to call off strikeGovt and doctors’ reps agree to hold consultative workshop to discuss legislative amendments 
- 
                                                            Sindh High Court orders formation of task forces to address dog-bite casesSindh govt directed to provide ARVs in all districts of the province 
- 
                                                            IHC to hear Nawaz’s plea against Al-Azizia conviction on October 29NAB appeal for an extension of the former prime minister's sentence will be heard on same date 
- 
                                                            High court summer vacation endsDuring the vacation period, the duty judges were hearing urgent cases only 
- 
                                                            German cartel office to take Facebook case to High CourtThe social network abused its dominant market position to gather information about users without their consent 
- 
                                                            SHC rejects plea of convicted MQM target killerProsecutor argues against the removal of terrorism clauses 
- 
                                                            SC will not interfere in high court matters, says CJPTop judge says case was under trial in a high court and apex court could not order until proceedings were underway 
- 
                                                            Court seeks NAB clarification on summoning of two businessmenThe court directed NAB officials to submit written comments in the court 
- 
                                                            Courts must play role for supremacy of law: CJ SafdarBHC top judge urges lawyers to continue working for provision of speedy justice 
- 
                                                            Lahore High Court dismisses 149 petitionsThe petitions were filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shehbaz and others 
- 
                                                            Accused of burning wife alive, ‘killers’ of Karachi brothers acquittedCJP-headed top court bench turns down high court verdicts, gives accused benefit of doubt 
- 
                                                            High court cancels National Logistic Cell contract for tracking devicesFBR asked to restart the process of awarding the contract and complete it in a month 
- 
                                                            High courts can’t take suo motu notice, says SCDeclares a writ petition against Pakistan Olympic Association as non-maintainable 
- 
                                                            SHC adjourns hearing against envoy to USA till Nov 13The suspect allegedly caused a loss of Rs40b to public institutions by selling shares at excessive prices 
- 
                                                            SC urged to give right of appeal against verdict in suo motu casesArgues giving litigants right of appeals against judgments under Article 184(3) 
- 
                                                            PHC dismisses five judges from serviceCivil judge allowed to tender unconditional resignation from service 
- 
                                                            A welcome firstThe expected rise of Justice Syeda Tahira Safdar as Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court will be a first 
- 
                                                            Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth takes oath as PHC CJHe replaces Justice Yahya Afridi who has been elevated to the Supreme Court 
- 
                                                            BHC orders govt to reverse its transfer, posting decisionGovt on Sunday had appointed Principal Secretary Basit in place of Additional Chief Secretary Bazai 
- 
                                                            Five newly-appointed AJK high court judges sworn inJudges include Raza Ali Khan, Muhammad Ejaz Khan, Chaudhry Khalid Yousaf, Raja Sajjad and Chaudhry Muhammad 
- 
                                                            Who’s looking after the house and the backyard?District courts suffer neglect as superior judiciary eyes greater publicity 
- 
                                                            Justice Shaukat Siddiqui's office in IHC catches fireAll furniture and items in the room turned to ash 
- 
                                                            Provision of justice: BHC CJ for establishing model courtsMeskanzai says judges can approach directly for legitimate concerns 
- 
                                                            Election chief on BHC notice over hiring banBugti’s lawyer contends permission be granted to conduct recruitment till May 31 
- 
                                                            JUI-F challenges Ziaratwal’s opposition leader declaration in BHCTwo-member bench admits constitutional petition of JUI-F’s ex-opposition leader; hearing on March 26 
- 
                                                            BHC bans district-wise projects in PSDP 2018-19Orders provincial government to include only those projects that benefit the entire province 
- 
                                                            IHC slams government’s counsel for seeking adjournmentJustice Minallah directs DAG, counsel for chief commissioner, to conclude arguments at next hearing 
- 
                                                            SHC orders chief secretary to submit affidavit483 officers removed as per court’s order 
- 
                                                            Bill in NA to bring FATA under SC, IHC writGovt has taken steps to address issues relating to climate change, House told 
- 
                                                            ECP appeals against high court’s orderContends there were serious allegations of violating secrecy of ballots 
- 
                                                            SC directs high court to settle PBA plea by June 5PBA counsel says Pemra directives to censor the media violative of basic rights 
- 
                                                            High court wants free access for Hindu community to templeMari Mata temple is occupied by Lakshmi Bai, who has converted to Islam 
- 
                                                            High court judges’ orders can be challenged: SCAdministrative orders of a high court judge acting as ‘persona designata’ can be challenged through writ petitions 
- 
                                                            Obama to announce Supreme Court pick at 1500 GMT: White HouseObama's choice for the US high court vacancy is seen as one of the most consequential actions of his presidency 
 
    

















































