ISLAMABAD – In a landmark move, the Supreme Court of Pakistan live-streamed its proceedings for the first time as an 11-member constitutional bench resumed hearings on the controversial issue of reserved seats. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail strongly stated that the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) is not entitled to these seats, triggering intense legal debate inside […]
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail
Supreme court declares no arrests without FIRs or magistrate orders
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has made a clear statement: no one can be arrested without a First Information Report (FIR). Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail emphasized that detentions also require a magistrate’s order. He shared these views while hearing appeals related to civilian trials in military courts. A seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin […]
Justice Mandokhail Highlights Weak Enforcement of Child Abduction Laws
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail of the Supreme Court of Pakistan raised concerns about the enforcement of child abduction laws. During a hearing on a suo motu case, he noted that while laws exist, they are not being enforced properly. His comments came as the court looked into the serious issue of child abductions happening across […]