Judges

Justice Karim issues SOPs to stop direct contact with judges

Justice Shahid Karim issued 5-point SOPs to prevent interference in the judiciary

LHC to take up petition against presidential decree about tribunal judge appointment tomorrow

Petitioner asserts Shehbaz used inappropriate language against judges

Usually superior courts avoid summoning serving military officers

Province to appoint five nominated judges, but to challenge judicial order in SC

PTI founding chairman granted relief in important cases

Govt seeks ‘meaningful consultation’ with Justice Shahzad over matter

Vows to resist the passage of any such amendment in the parliament

Justice Minallah says only an independent-minded judge can ensure right to a fair trial

Uncertainties persist over decision to form the bench under the Supreme Court Practice

CJ asks jurists about convening full SC court on letter alleging ‘interference’ in judicial affairs

Lawyers file plea with SC seeking formation of full court on matter

Amicable relationship between CJP and current executive likely bolsters government confidence in this sensitive matter

Move comes just days after SC deemed removal of ex-IHC Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui as illegal

CJ Isa shares detailed performance report covering initial three months of his tenure

Former federal minister regrets courts’ ruling caused losses of billions

Senior lawyers feel Panama jurisprudence significantly tarnished reputation of certain judges

Petitioner says act tantamount to violation of Articles 2-A, 25 of the Constitution

Senior govt official says govt would not approve any proposal to file references in the SJC

Awan stressed that judges should be appointed on vacant posts in the courts

Names will now be sent to the Parliamentary Committee on Appointment of Judges for final approval

Believe power struggle under way among top court judges

Justice Isa and Justice Afridi demand transparency from registrar's office regarding the procedure for fixing cases

CJ Bandial himself to head five-judge larger bench

PTI chief says PML-N leaders are 'attacking judges' in a bid to delay elections in Punjab and K-P

PHC asks service commission to hire 84 judges soon

Top lawyers body decides not to restore of 3 SC judges

Apex court dismisses petition of ex-IHC judge challenging non-confirmation by JCP

Apart from Justice Athar Minallah, other two have been appointed against seniority principle

Judges, bars express concerns over the matter

Strike affects judicial affairs as hearings are deferred

Standing committee on law approves Constitutional Amendment to create ‘Initiation Committee’

The country has remained under prolonged periods of dictatorial rule, which have disrupted the system

Forming benches in the Supreme Court by the Chief Justice of Pakistan is becoming an issue

Judiciary dispels impression it will be influenced this time around

CJ Gulzar summoned JCP meeting on January 5 to consider the appointments

The petition will pray court to direct JCP to frame a mechanism to make appointment process more 'transparent'

President approves appointment of 5 executive, 5 judicial members for three-year term

Proponents of seniority argue judicial appointments no longer appear to be about convention but about power

LHC registrar Irfan Ahmed Saeed administers oath to judicial officers

Justice Minallah says those involved in corruption, misconduct had been allotted plots

Sources say cabinet reviewed its resolve after AGP’s intervention

Committee passes Women's Property Rights Enforcement (Amendment) Bill

NA panel deems it necessary for candidates applying for high court slots to undergo emotional test

The appointment of judges has remained a point of contention amongst the bar councils and judiciary for over a decade

Justice Akhtar tells AAG to take his time in Justice Isa case contrary to Justice Baqar’s remarks

Institute to provide best learning opportunities to judges

Judges must be God-fearing when using their power as all are answerable to Almighty Allah

Letter urges LHC CJ to recommend fresh names at the earliest