The Lahore High Court has upheld the federal government’s policy to monetise free electricity units for officers of the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and power distribution companies, it emerged on Friday. As per the ruling, the benefit was a non-statutory service perk and could be lawfully altered as part of administrative and financial […]
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LHC extends stay on Sheranwala, Taxali Gate projects in smog case
LHCThe Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday extended stay order on the Sheranwala Gate and Taxali Gate projects while hearing a case related to smog control. Justice Shahid Karim heard the petitions filed by Haroon Farooq and others against ineffective measures to control smog. Assistant Advocate General Hassan Ejaz Cheema appeared on behalf of the […]
Turkish Constitutional Court delegation visits LHC, discusses judicial cooperation
A nine-member delegation from Constitutional Court of the Republic of Türkiye, led by its President Kadir Özkaya, visited the Lahore High Court on Wednesday to strengthen judicial ties and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye. The delegation comprised Justice Ridvan Güleç, Justice Recai Akyel, Secretary General Murat Azakli, Chief Rapporteur-Judge Abdullah Çelik, […]
LHC extends stay on Sheranwala, Taxali Gate projects
The Lahore High Court on Thursday extended its stay order on the Sheranwala Gate and Taxali Gate projects until further orders while expressing dissatisfaction over the gazette notification issued for rules framed by the Parks and Horticulture Authority during the hearing of the smog mitigation case. The court also expressed strong concern over tree cutting […]
Husband must pay dower on demand if timing unspecified, rules LHC
If the time for the payment of dower (Haq Mehr) is not specified in the marriage contract, the husband is legally bound to pay it whenever the wife demands it, the Lahore High Court (LHC) ruled on Tuesday. In a detailed six-page judgement, Justice Abid Hussain Chattha accepted a petition filed by a woman, Fatima […]
LHC rejects plea against acquittal of PM, sons in money laundering case
The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition filed against the acquittal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz in a money laundering case, upholding the registrar office’s objection and declaring the plea inadmissible. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the case related to the Rs16 billion money laundering allegations against Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza […]
LHC seeks report on missing women cases after murder of abducted girl
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday expressed serious concern over delays in police investigations after it emerged that a girl reported missing in 2022 had been murdered, directing Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Karim to submit a comprehensive report on missing girls and women cases across Punjab. LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum was […]
LHC sets aside order to register case against Babar over ‘sexual harassment’
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday set aside an order directing authorities to register a criminal case against former Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam over alleged sexual harassment. Justice Asjad Javed Ghural heard the petition filed by the cricketer challenging the Justice of Peace’s directive for the registration of an FIR. Barrister Haris […]
LHC seeks replies on petition against fuel price hike
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued notices to the federal government and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on a petition challenging the recent increase in petroleum prices. Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel, which questioned the government’s decision to raise fuel prices amid the ongoing […]
LHC reserves verdict on plea for Basant celebrations in Punjab
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking permission to celebrate Basant festival across Punjab. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid heard the petition filed by Ms Ashba Kamran and, after hearing arguments from the parties, reserved the decision on the plea. The court is expected to announce its verdict […]