The Lahore High Court has directed the return of Rs7 crore deposited as security by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in connection with the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. Read More: Lahore high court announces judges’ roster for march-may A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition and approved the request for the […]
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LHC orders appointment of woman as permanent lumberdar in Lodhran
The Lahore High Court on Friday issued a landmark ruling, ordering authorities to appoint a woman as the permanent lumberdar (numberdar) in Tehsil Dunyapur, Lodhran district, declaring attempts to reduce her score based on community bias illegal. Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh issued an eight-page written verdict stating that denying women equal opportunities in public positions […]
LHC orders crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday directed Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi to take effective measures for improving traffic flow in the city and intensify action against smoke-emitting vehicles. Justice Shahid Karim issued the directions while hearing petitions filed related to smog prevention. During the proceedings the CTO appeared before […]
Gilani signs off on contentious transfer of three IHC judges
Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved, on the advice of the Prime Minister, the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan regarding the transfer of judges from the Islamabad High Court. Accordingly, Mr Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Senior Puisne Judge of the Islamabad High Court, has been transferred to the Lahore High Court. […]
Court rejects bail in doctor blackmail case
The Lahore High Court has rejected the bail application of a suspect accused of filming an inappropriate video of a doctor and attempting to blackmail her for money. Read More: Man accused of blackmailing lady doctors online denied bail Justice Waheed Khan heard the case involving the accused, identified as Israr Majeed, who is facing charges related to privacy violation […]
Court restores govt power to suspend passports
The Federal Constitutional Court on Monday restored key provisions of the Passport and Immigration Rules, reinstating the government’s authority to deactivate passports and place citizens on the Passport Control List (PCL), according to official proceedings. Read More: Surrender passports and walk out a free man, court tells Dr Asim A two-member bench headed by Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi heard […]
Petrol price hike challenged in LHC
The recent increase in petroleum product prices has been challenged in the Lahore High Court. A miscellaneous petition was filed by the Judicial Activism Panel, arguing that petrol prices were raised by Rs26.77 per litre overnight. The petition contended that the increase in petroleum prices would lead to a rise in inflation across the country. […]
LHC slams traffic police for causing inconvenience to law-abiding motorists
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday expressed strong displeasure over the conduct of traffic police for unnecessarily stopping law-abiding citizens, observing that such practices cause public inconvenience and disrupt traffic flow. The remarks were made by Justice Shahid Karim during the hearing of a smog prevention case. The court noted that while traffic police […]
LHC seeks report on deaths, injuries during Basant
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday sought detailed reports on deaths and injuries reported during Basant celebrations while hearing a case related to action against kite flying. The hearing was conducted by Justice Malik Muhammad Owais Khalid on a petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel. SSP Operations Touqeer Naim and other officials appeared […]
LHC directed PCB to submit response regarding conduct of PSL matches under floodlights
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to submit a response regarding the conduct of Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches under floodlights. Read More: PSL fixtures return to Lahore as teams prepare Gaddafi Stadium The directive came during a hearing on a petition challenging the use of floodlights for Pakistan Super […]