The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday expressed serious concern over delays in police investigations after it emerged that a girl reported missing in 2022 had been murdered, directing Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Karim to submit a comprehensive report on missing girls and women cases across Punjab. LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum was […]
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LHC reserves verdict on plea for Basant celebrations in Punjab
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking permission to celebrate Basant festival across Punjab. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid heard the petition filed by Ms Ashba Kamran and, after hearing arguments from the parties, reserved the decision on the plea. The court is expected to announce its verdict […]
FCC sets aside LHC ruling on commercialisation of residential plots
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 […]
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 […]
Second marriage without consent makes husband liable for full dower, LHC rules
The Lahore High Court has ruled that a husband who contracts another marriage without the permission of his first wife is immediately liable to pay her full dower (haq mehr), along with maintenance and dowry-related payments, in a landmark decision aimed at protecting women’s financial rights and curbing arbitrary marriages. Justice Abid Hussain Chatha issued […]
Lahore High Court issues notices over Bhatti Gate manhole deaths
LAHORE, February 3, 2026 — The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the Punjab government and other respondents in a petition seeking accountability for the deaths of a mother and her 10-month-old daughter, who fell into an open manhole near Bhatti Gate. Read More: 3 held after woman, daughter die from falling […]
LHC extends stay on Sheranwala, Taxali Gate projects
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday extended the stay order on the Sheranwala Gate and Taxali Gate development projects until February 9, while hearing an important case related to smog mitigation and environmental protection. The court directed that work on both projects remain suspended until a comprehensive government policy is formulated to allow for […]
LHC orders release of 25 illegally confined brick kiln workers
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday ordered the release of 25 brick kiln workers, including women and children, who had been kept in illegal confinement. Justice Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh heard a petition filed by Muhammad Hassan, during which the police produced the brick kiln workers, along with their children, after recovering them from illegal […]
LHC dismisses NAB pleas against Shehbaz, Maryam
The Lahore High Court on Monday disposed of NAB petitions against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz. The court declared the petitions infructuous. Both cases were linked to corruption references and past bail orders. During the hearing, NAB prosecutor Waris Ali Janjua said Shehbaz Sharif had already been acquitted in 2023. He […]