The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday restrained the Punjab government from taking further action regarding a disputed 11.5-kanal property linked to FC College University’s Ewing Hall Hostel in the Neela Gumbad area and sought a report from the provincial authorities. Justice Ahmad Nadeem Arshad passed the order on a petition, filed by the FCCU […]
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LHC seeks government’s reply on agri tax hike
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Punjab government and other respondents on petitions challenging the recent increase in agricultural tax, while declining a request to suspend the levy’s implementation at the preliminary stage. Justice Hassan Nawaz Makhdoom heard petitions filed by Opposition MPA Ejaz Shafi and others, who sought to […]
LHC upholds death sentence awarded to convict in rape, murder case
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday upheld the death sentence awarded to a convict in a rape, murder and evidence-tampering case, affirming the verdict of the trial court and dismissing the convict’s appeal. A two-member bench comprising Justice Farooq Haider and Justice Ali Zia Bajwa ruled that those involved in such heinous crimes do […]
LHC dismisses petition challenging capacity charges, power tariffs
The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition challenging capacity charges and electricity tariffs, declaring it non-maintainable. Justice Ahmad Nadeem Arshad issued a six-page judgment on a petition filed by Ashba Kamran, stating that policy-making in the energy sector falls under the jurisdiction of the government and Parliament, not the judiciary. The court observed that […]
LHC upholds death sentences in motorway gang-rape case
A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Wednesday dismissed appeals filed by the two men convicted in the 2020 Sialkot-Lahore Motorway gang rape case against their sentences. An anti-terrorism court had handed down death sentences besides life imprisonment and multiple jail terms to the two convicts, Abid Ali alias Malhi and Shafqat Ali alias […]
LHC issues fresh guidelines over offloading citizens
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday issued fresh guidelines restricting the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from offloading passengers travelling abroad without valid legal grounds, ruling that citizens possessing valid visas, tickets, and travel documents cannot be stopped merely based on vague suspicions or apprehensions. The court directed that immigration officials must record detailed and […]
LHC expresses anger over police inaction in registering cases
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday expressed strong displeasure over the failure to register a case despite court orders, warning that rising crime would become uncontrollable if police officials failed to maintain command and control. Chief Justice Justice Aalia Neelum heard a petition filed against non-registration of an FIR. CCPO Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana […]
LHC transfers 266 AD&SJs
LHC-copyThe Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday issued transfer and posting orders of 266 Additional District and Sessions Judges (AD&SJs) across Punjab with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by the Registrar Office, the transfers and postings were approved by the Chief Justice in the public interest. Under the orders, Farkhanda Arshad was transferred […]
LHC seeks Punjab chief secretary’s reply on raids at theatres, drama halls
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday granted the Punjab Chief Secretary time till May 14 to submit a reply in a petition challenging raids conducted by Pera force and police on theatres and drama halls. Justice Ahmad Nadeem Arshad heard the petition filed by Sabir Ali and other theatre contractors. Advocate Mian Daoud appeared […]
LHC suspends PTI leader Sahi’s sentence in May 9 case
The Lahore High Court on Wednesday suspended the three-year prison sentence awarded to PTI leader and former MPA Junaid Afzal Sahi in a May 9 riots case. A two-member bench headed by Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi heard the appeal against the conviction and suspended the sentence after hearing arguments from both the defence and […]