RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench has disposed of a petition seeking the transfer of the investigation into the killing of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed in Chakwal from local police to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), while directing authorities to ensure a transparent and impartial probe. The petition was filed by the family of […]
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LHC stops Punjab govt from further action in FCCU’s Ewing Hall land dispute
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday restrained the Punjab government from taking further action regarding a disputed 11.5-kanal property linked to FC College University’s Ewing Hall Hostel in the Neela Gumbad area and sought a report from the provincial authorities. Justice Ahmad Nadeem Arshad passed the order on a petition, filed by the FCCU […]
LHC upholds wife’s right to separate residence until dower paid
The Lahore High Court’s Multan Bench has ruled that a wife can legally live separately from her husband until her full dower (haq mehr) is paid, reaffirming that dower is an enforceable legal right. The court further stated that a husband remains responsible for the maintenance and financial support of his wife after marriage until […]
Supreme Court restores Imran Khan’s right to defend in defamation case
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has restored the right of former prime minister Imran Khan to defend himself in a defamation case filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, overturning earlier decisions by lower courts. A bench of the Supreme Court announced the short order on Wednesday, with Justice Ayesha Malik reading out the verdict. The […]
LHC seeks government’s reply on agri tax hike
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Punjab government and other respondents on petitions challenging the recent increase in agricultural tax, while declining a request to suspend the levy’s implementation at the preliminary stage. Justice Hassan Nawaz Makhdoom heard petitions filed by Opposition MPA Ejaz Shafi and others, who sought to […]
LHC upholds wife’s right to property promised in marriage agreement
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a husband is legally bound to fulfill commitments made to his wife in a separate marriage related agreement in addition to paying the dower (Haq Mehr) specified in the Nikahnama. Read More: Husband must pay dower on demand if timing unspecified, rules LHC In a detailed 11-page judgment, […]
LHC revives Rahat Fateh appeal in property dispute
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has restored an appeal filed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in a long-running dispute over ancestral property in Faisalabad, setting aside a trial court’s decision that had dismissed the case on procedural grounds. Read More: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan gets big relief in property dispute case Justice Muhammad Sajid Mahmood Sethi issued an […]
LHC issues fresh guidelines over offloading citizens
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday issued fresh guidelines restricting the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from offloading passengers travelling abroad without valid legal grounds, ruling that citizens possessing valid visas, tickets, and travel documents cannot be stopped merely based on vague suspicions or apprehensions. The court directed that immigration officials must record detailed and […]
Lahore High Court restricts FIA from stopping travel without reason
The Lahore High Court has ruled that the Federal Investigation Agency cannot stop citizens from international travel based only on suspicion, setting clear guidelines for airport procedures. The court emphasised that lawful travel rights must be protected, while immigration authorities must ensure transparency and provide valid written reasons for any decision to offload passengers. Read […]
LHC grants protective bail to Momina Iqbal husband
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday granted interim protective bail to Hamza Habib, husband of actor Momina Iqbal, in a case involving alleged threats to a ruling party lawmaker. Read More: Momina Iqbal ties the knot with Hamza Habib Hamza Habib appeared before the court along with his legal team in connection with an […]