The Federal Constitutional Court has set aside a previous judgment of the Lahore High Court in a case concerning the conversion of a residential plot into commercial use, and remanded the matter to the high court for a fresh decision within 90 days. The two-member bench, headed by Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, directed the Lahore […]
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Lahore high court announces judges’ roster for march-may
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has released its new judges’ roster effective from March 2 to May 2, 2026, outlining the allocation of cases and the structure of benches for the upcoming two months. The roster, approved by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, aims to streamline case management across civil, criminal, and specialized legal matters. The […]
LHC transfers over 1,500 property dispute cases to tribunals
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday set aside all decisions issued by Dispute Resolution Committees (DRCs) in cases related to alleged illegal occupations under the Punjab Property Ownership Law, while transferring more than 1,500 pending petitions to the relevant tribunals for fresh proceedings. The order was issued by a three-member full bench headed by […]
LHC seeks details of ventilators in measles deaths case
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday heard a case concerning deaths caused by measles and sought comprehensive details of ventilators available in government hospitals across Punjab. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid heard the case, during which the Director General Health submitted a preliminary report related to infectious diseases. During the proceedings, the court questioned […]
LHC issues contempt notice to PU VC on tree cutting
The Lahore High Court has issued contempt of court notice to Vice Chancellor of Punjab University on the issue of tree cutting. During the proceedings on Friday, the court was dissatisfied with the response of the Vice Chancellor of Punjab University Dr Muhammad Ali. The court also extended the stay order on Sheranwala and Taxali […]
LHC directs NAB to file reference for closing Chaudhry Sugar Mills case
The Lahore High Court has issued a detailed written verdict on the petition seeking the return of funds submitted by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as a guarantee in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. A three-member full bench, led by Chief Justice Justice Alia Neelum, delivered the eight-page judgment. The court noted that the petitioner […]
LHC CJ inaugurates new judicial complex in Sialkot
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum inaugurated the newly constructed two-storey building of Additional District and Sessions Judges’ courts during her visit to Sialkot on Friday. LHC Registrar Amjad Iqbal Ranjha accompanied her. District & Sessions Judge Nadeem Tahir Syed, Deputy Commissioner Saba Asghar Ali and acting DPO Haseeb Raja received the LHC […]
LHC urges law on marriage dissolution after religious conversion
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has called upon the legislature to enact a clear and comprehensive law governing the dissolution of marriage when a non-Muslim woman embraces Islam, observing that the absence of such legislation for more than three decades has resulted in legal uncertainty and hardship. Read More: LHC affirms: marriage can’t continue if both spouses say […]
LHC seeks NAB reply on Rs 70 million refund in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case
The Lahore High Court on Thursday issued notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and sought its reply on a petition filed by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, seeking the refund of Rs70 million deposited as a guarantee in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. A three-member full bench, headed by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, heard […]
LHC seeks response on under-16 social media use
The Lahore High Court asked the government to respond to a plea seeking limits on social media use by children under 16. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum called the issue sensitive and significant. She said it requires careful legal and policy-level consideration. The court heard the petition filed by eighth-grade student Aalia Saleem in Lahore. Chief […]