The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday acquitted Sarfraz Ahmed, a death row prisoner, in a woman’s murder case registered at Ghalib Market police station, citing non-matching DNA evidence and flaws in the investigation. A two-member bench comprising Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry and Justice Sardar Akbar Ali Dogar set aside the sessions court’s verdict, observing […]
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LHC freezes five-year practice rule; Punjab Bar polls to be held on old rules
The Lahore High Court (LHC) suspended two rules from the federal government’s September 8 amendments, ordering that the Punjab Bar Council elections be held under the old regulations on November 1. The high court issued a significant ruling concerning the Bar Council and Legal Practitioners Rules 1976, halting the implementation of the latest amendments. The […]
LHC dismisses plea challenging powers of healthcare commission
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the law and jurisdiction of the Punjab Healthcare Commission, declaring it non-maintainable. The single bench comprising Justice Asim Hafeez heard the petition filed by citizen Waqar Younas. During proceedings, the court questioned the scope of the petition, noting that it not only challenged an […]
Gunmen open fire at former LHC judge office
Unknown assailants opened fire on Friday at the office of former Lahore High Court (LHC) judge and senior lawyer Hasan Raza Pasha. The attackers fled the scene after resorting to aerial firing, according to police. Law enforcement officials confirmed that no casualties occurred in the incident. Preliminary investigation revealed four bullet marks on the glass […]
PIA privatization faces new challenge in Lahore high court
The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines has been challenged in the Lahore High Court, where petitioner Advocate Nabeel Javed Kahloon requested the court to immediately stop the process, citing airline profitability. He argued that if the airline has now started generating profits, there is no reason to sell its majority shares, and therefore the government […]
LHC rejects Fawad Chaudhry’s pleas in May 9 cases
The Lahore High Court has dismissed Fawad Chaudhry’s petitions for acquittal in four cases linked to the May 9 events. A two-member bench heard the case and gave clear instructions to his legal team. The bench included Chief Justice Aalia Neelum and Justice Abhar Gul. They told Fawad’s lawyer to approach the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) […]
Justice for nature: LHC bans projects that cut trees
The Lahore High Court has ordered that no new development project should be approved if it involves cutting down trees. Justice Shahid Karim, while hearing petitions related to environmental pollution and smog control, made it clear that protecting trees is not optional—it is a necessity for the survival of future generations. During the court session, […]
LHC reserves decision on Imran Khan’s bail in may 9 cases
The Lahore High Court has reserved its verdict on former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bail applications in eight cases linked to the May 9 incidents. The hearing took place on Monday before a two-member bench headed by Justice Shahbaz Ali Rizvi. Representatives of the concerned authorities appeared before the court during the session. Imran Khan, […]
LHC Chief Justice rules against filing same case in multiple courts
The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Aalia Neelum, has stated clearly that people cannot file the same legal case in two different courts to get the same outcome. She emphasized this point in a written decision regarding a petition filed by a person named Munir Ahmed. This ruling highlights the importance of following […]
YouTuber Ducky bhai granted bail in overspeeding and stunt driving case
The Lahore High Court has granted protective bail to popular Pakistani YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, also known as Ducky Bhai. The case involves allegations of reckless driving and traffic law violations on a national highway. The court has instructed him to appear before the relevant trial court by May 5. Rehman was booked after sharing […]