The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered a complete ban on all commercial activities every Sunday in Lahore as part of emergency measures to counter the worsening smog crisis gripping the city. Justice Shahid Karim issued the directive while hearing multiple petitions related to environmental pollution. The court also ordered the strict enforcement of a […]
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Punjab court reviews challenge to food authority powers
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has begun hearings on a petition challenging the Punjab Food Authority’s (PFA) power to destroy hazardous or substandard food without laboratory testing or a formal hearing. Justice Javed Iqbal Wains presided over the initial hearing on Wednesday, following a petition filed by a factory accused of producing non-edible […]
LHC directs action on private school fee hikes
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition challenging the increase in private school fees and instructed the District Registration Authority to decide within 21 days. Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petition filed by Muhammad Ayub and others, who argued that private schools regularly raise fees without following legal limits, causing financial […]
PTI seeks court approval for august 14 workers’ convention
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) to secure permission for its Workers’ Convention planned at Shahdara Stadium on August 14. The party took legal action after local authorities delayed approval for the event. PTI leader Akmal Khan filed a petition because the district administration did not respond to the party’s request […]
LHC objects to PTI’s petition for Minar-e-Pakistan rally permission
The Lahore High Court (LHC) raised an objection to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition seeking permission for a public rally. The rally is planned at Minar-e-Pakistan on August 5. However, the court office pointed out that PTI did not first use the government’s grievance redressal committee. This committee must be approached before filing such petitions. PTI’s […]
SC tells Fawad to approach LHC, dismisses plea to halt may 9 trials
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court has dismissed former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry’s request to stop trial proceedings in multiple cases linked to the May 9 incidents. The court advised him to approach the Lahore High Court (LHC) instead. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, heading the bench, firmly stated, “Be thankful the courts are functioning,” after hearing […]
LHC rules Imran Khan involved in may 9 conspiracy, denies bail
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday dismissed former prime minister Imran Khan’s post-arrest bail request, ruling that there is enough evidence to link him to the May 9, 2023, violence conspiracy. The court based its decision on statements from two police officers—Inspector Ismat Kamal and ASI Hassan Afzal—who confirmed Imran’s involvement in […]
LHC summons final arguments in Imran Khan’s may 9 violence bail pleas
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday resumed hearings on eight bail petitions filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with the May 9 riots, summoning final arguments from both sides for June 23. A two-member bench led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi oversaw the session, during which the prosecution concluded its […]
LHC blocks criminal tax cases without prior assessment, citing due process
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that no criminal proceedings can be launched against a taxpayer for tax recovery unless the tax amount has been officially assessed by the authorities. The decision came after a tobacco company and other petitioners challenged criminal complaints filed by revenue officials without any prior tax audit, […]
LHC bans interviews of custodial suspects in police stations
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has prohibited the interviewing of suspects while they are in police custody. Justice Ali Zia Bajwa made this ruling during a hearing related to a petition from Wishal Shakir. The court included various legal representatives, including the Advocate General of Punjab and police officials. Justice Bajwa raised concerns about recording […]