The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that details of dismissed or acquitted cases cannot be included in police certificates issued to citizens. The decision came in response to a petition filed by Dr. Uzma Hamid, who was acquitted of a fraud case in 2017 but found the case still reflected in her police certificate […]
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LHC rejects Imran’s plea to club cases over no-show of counsel
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday dismissed a civil miscellaneous application filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder seeking restoration of the petition to consolidate multiple cases registered against him, due to non-prosecution. LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum took up the miscellaneous application filed for restoration of the earlier petition. However, the PTI founder’s […]
LHC seeks reports on rising stray dog bite cases
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday sought comprehensive reports from relevant departments over the increasing incidents of stray dogs biting citizens across the city. During the hearing of a petition regarding vaccines for victims of dog bites, the Additional Medical Superintendent of Mayo Hospital submitted a detailed report. The report revealed a significant rise […]
FCC restores Dr. Asad Aslam as KEMU vice chancellor
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has overturned the Lahore High Court’s decision that had nullified the appointment of Dr. Asad Aslam as vice chancellor of King Edward Medical University (KEMU). The Constitutional Court noted that the case had remained pending and was not fixed for hearing in the Supreme Court for nearly eight […]
Another judge hangs up his robe after 27th Amendment
Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza on Saturday tendered his resignation as a judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC), becoming the first judge to resign from any high court after the contentious 27th Constitutional Amendment was enacted into law. According to family sources, his resignation letter stated that in light of the latest amendment to the […]
Petition filed in LHC challenging 27th Amendment
A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging the recently passed 27th Constitutional Amendment. The petition was submitted by lawyers Muneer Ahmed and Mian Shabbir Ismail, who argued that the amendment contradicts the basic framework of the 1973 Constitution. The petitioners claimed that the changes undermine the spirit of the Constitution […]
LHC judge resigns over 27th Constitutional Amendment
LAHORE – Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza of the Lahore High Court has submitted his resignation in protest against the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment. His resignation follows similar moves by Supreme Court senior judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, who also stepped down citing concerns over judicial independence. Read More: LHC judge resigns ahead of SJC […]
Lahore HC judge Shams Mahmood Mirza joins resignations wave
Lahore: Following Supreme Court’s senior judges, Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza of Lahore High Court has resigned. He submitted his resignation to the President of Pakistan. Justice Mirza left his chambers quietly, without formal protocol. Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza took oath as an additional judge of Lahore High Court on March 22, 2014. He was scheduled […]
LHC disposes of plea for Namal Lake revival, seeks fresh petition
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday disposed of a civil miscellaneous application seeking revival of Namal Lake in Mianwali, directing the petitioner-counsel to file a separate and proper petition on the matter. Justice Shahid Karim passed the order while hearing environmental petitions related to ineffective smog-control measures and other ecological issues. The application had […]
LHC receives petition challenging 27th Amendment
LAHORE: A fresh petition challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday, a day after a similar plea was submitted to the Supreme Court. The petitioner, Hassan Latif, argued that the amendment contradicted the preamble of the Constitution and curtailed the powers of the apex court. Through his […]