The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday heard arguments that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) own narcotics law undermines federal authority and could create legal complications for anti-drug enforcement across Pakistan. Read More: Crime Control Division or Command Control Division? The case was presented before a two-judge FCC bench comprising Justices Ali Baqar Najafi and Muhammad Karim […]
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FCC formally inaugurated
The recently established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) was formally inaugurated on Monday in a simple yet dignified ceremony, marking a historic milestone in the country’s constitutional evolution. Chief Justice, Justice Amin ud Din Khan, the first head of the FCC, formally unveiled the plaque of the newly created top constitutional court. All sitting judges of […]
FCC declares EOBI circular issued in 2022 ineffective
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has held that no administrative circular can override or limit a law passed by Parliament or any of its schedules. The ruling came in a significant decision concerning the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), marking a major development in pension rights for thousands of workers. A three-member bench headed […]
FCC declares SC verdicts final in land reforms case
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) has ruled that judgments of the Supreme Court are final and binding, and no subordinate forum has the authority to reopen or review them-even after the passage of decades. In a detailed judgment approved for reporting on Friday, a two-member bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Rozi […]
FCC dismisses appeals on overseas quota fee in medical colleges
The Federal Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed petitions filed by students of medical colleges in Sindh who had sought permission to pay their fees in Pakistani currency after securing admission under the foreign/overseas quota. Upholding the High Court’s judgment, the court rejected the students’ appeals. The case was heard by a three-member bench of the […]
FCC sets aside ruling on Evacuee Trust Property allotment
The Federal Constitutional Court has set aside its earlier decision declaring the allotment of Evacuee Trust Property to the Punjab Education Department as a “dispute between governments,” and has remanded the matter to the Lahore High Court for a fresh judgment. A two-member bench headed by Justice Hasan Rizvi heard the case on Tuesday. The […]
SHC reserves verdict on 27th Constitutional Amendment petition
KARACHI – The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday reserved its order on the maintainability of a petition challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment and the formation of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). Read More: Petition filed in LHC challenging 27th Amendment The petition, filed by Barrister Ali Tahir, also questioned the appointments of the FCC judges, including […]
FCC adjourns appeal against appointment of retired judges to tribunals
The Federal Constitutional Court has adjourned indefinitely the hearing of an appeal challenging the appointment of retired judges to election tribunals. The case was taken up on Tuesday by a five-member larger bench headed by Justice Aamer Farooq. During the proceedings, Advocate Sameer Khosa argued that Justice Aamer Farooq, as a High Court judge, had […]
FCC bins IHC judges’ plea to send transfer case back to SC
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday rejected on Monday a set of intra-court appeals, including one filed by five Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges in a judges transfer case, for non-prosecution. The case pertains to the transfer of three judges from other high courts to the federal capital, and the IHC judges had challenged […]
FCC upholds Supreme Court verdict on IHC judges’ transfer
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday rejected intra-court appeals (ICAs) filed by five Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges challenging the Supreme Court’s verdict on judges’ transfer, upholding the June decision. Read More: FCC CJ pledges to uphold constitution The court also denied the judges’ request to send the appeals back to the Supreme Court […]