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 […]
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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 […]
LHC orders return of Rs 70m to CM Maryam in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday ordered the return of Rs 70 million deposited as guarantee money by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills Case. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition. Advocate Javed Arshad represented Maryam Nawaz, while Deputy Attorney General Rafaqat Dogar and […]
LHC orders appointment of woman as permanent lumberdar in Lodhran
The Lahore High Court on Friday issued a landmark ruling, ordering authorities to appoint a woman as the permanent lumberdar (numberdar) in Tehsil Dunyapur, Lodhran district, declaring attempts to reduce her score based on community bias illegal. Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh issued an eight-page written verdict stating that denying women equal opportunities in public positions […]
LHC orders crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday directed Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi to take effective measures for improving traffic flow in the city and intensify action against smoke-emitting vehicles. Justice Shahid Karim issued the directions while hearing petitions filed related to smog prevention. During the proceedings the CTO appeared before […]
LHC upholds dismissal of former LESCO chief
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by former Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) chief Shahid Haider, upholding his dismissal and refusing to grant any relief. The case was heard by Justice Shahid Karim, who announced the verdict after hearing detailed arguments from both sides. Representing the federal government, Asad Ali […]