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