The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday heard a case concerning the alleged disqualification of National Assembly member Sohail Sultan from Swat and issued notice to the Attorney General seeking assistance on constitutional and legal questions involved in the matter. During the hearing, the Court sought the Attorney General’s assistance and raised the question whether the […]
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FCC issues detailed verdict in multiple tax cases
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has released a detailed written judgment in dozens of tax-related civil appeals, constitutional petitions, and transfer cases, issuing key directions on their disposal and further legal proceedings. According to the verdict, some cases have been concluded, while several tax references have been remanded to the relevant high courts for […]
FCC upholds super tax, overturns high court verdicts
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Tuesday declared the super tax constitutionally valid, setting aside earlier judgements of the high courts and affirming parliament’s exclusive authority to impose taxes under the Constitution. Read More: FCC adjourns hearing of super tax case until today In a landmark ruling, the FCC upheld Sections 4-B and 4-C of the Income […]
Federal govt challenges KP narcotics law in constitutional court
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 […]
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 […]