The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday sought the complete record from the Punjab Bar Council regarding the suspension of the licence of Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq, counsel for YouTuber Rajab Butt. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid heard the petition filed by Mian Ali Ashfaq, who has challenged the Punjab Bar Council’s decision to suspend […]
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LHC moved against suspension of lawyer’s licence for representing TikToker Rajab Butt
LAHORE: Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq on Friday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging the suspension of his practising licence by the Punjab Bar Council (PbBC) over his appearance for TikToker Rajab Butt before a Karachi court during a lawyers’ strike. Read More: Licence of lawyer representing Rajab Butt suspended Justice Malik Awais Khalid took up […]
150-year-old Lahore HC undergoes long-awaited restoration
Lahore: Restoration work has begun on Lahore High Court’s 150-year-old historic building under Chief Justice Aaliya Neelum’s order. The building had long suffered from decay and structural damage, prompting urgent repairs. Officials say the renovation aims to preserve its heritage and restore original architectural beauty. The Chief Justice took strict notice of the building’s deteriorating […]
Basant notification challenged in LHC
Judicial Activism Panel on Tuesday challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC) the notification, greenlighting the celebration of Basant. Making the government of Punjab and others respondents in the petition, the plaintiff said that through the notification, Lahore deputy commissioner (DC) had allowed three-day Basant celebrations. The petitioner reminded the high court that in the […]
LHC unveils digital systems to modernise courts
Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum inaugurated three digital systems on Tuesday to modernise Punjab’s judicial and financial management. The initiative aims to reduce manual processes, prevent fraud, and improve public trust in courts. Officials called it a historic step towards automation and transparency in the provincial judiciary. The first system, the Civil Courts […]
Petition filed against permit Basant celebrations over safety concerns
A notification allowing the conditional celebration of Basant in Lahore has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC), raising concerns over public safety and past fatalities linked to kite flying. The petition was filed by lawyer Azhar Siddique, who argued that the notification permit Basant celebrations for three days under specific conditions, despite the […]
LHC halts eviction orders issued by deputy commissioners
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday halted the enforcement of eviction and possession removal orders issued by deputy commissioners under the Punjab Property Ownership Law, providing temporary relief to petitioners challenging the legality of such actions. Read More: LHC stops buffalo eviction operation A division bench of the LHC heard four petitions filed against decisions taken […]
LHC orders indiscriminate crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles to curb smog
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered an indiscriminate crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles across Punjab as part of ongoing efforts to tackle worsening smog conditions in the province. Read More: LHC orders Punjab govt to crack down on smoke–emitting vehicles Justice Shahid Karim issued the written order while hearing petitions related to environmental pollution and smog mitigation. […]
LHC overturns DC-led panels’ decisions on property possession in 10 districts
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Friday overturned the decisions of deputy commissioner-led committees that granted the possession of properties to people in 10 districts of Punjab, deciding cases of land disputes. Justice Neelum reversed the decisions after hearing petitions against the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Act 2025, which […]
LHC seeks further arguments on pleas against LG Act 2025
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday adjourned proceedings on petitions challenging the Local Government Act 2025, seeking further arguments from the parties. Justice Sultan Tanveer Ahmad heard the petitions filed by Jamaat-e-Islami and others against the Local Government Act 2025. During the hearing, the Advocate General’s Office submitted its response to the special notice […]