The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared that a citizen’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) is a fundamental right that cannot be taken away. The court set aside a Family Court order directing the blocking of a citizen’s CNIC. The ruling reinforces legal protections for citizens’ identity rights and limits the powers of lower courts. […]
Pakistan courts
IHC halts eviction of One Constitution Avenue residents
The Islamabad High Court on Monday restrained the Capital Development Authority from dispossessing residents of the luxury residential complex One Constitution Avenue and issued a stay order on appeals filed against the dismissal of earlier petitions. Read More: One Constitution Avenue — another CDA scheme against the owners A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Azam Khan […]
Zardari confirms 27 high court judges as permanent
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the confirmation of 27 additional judges of the Sindh, Lahore and Peshawar high court as permanent judges, following recommendations made by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). Read More: Zardari finalizes major judicial appointments across high courts According to a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat, the approvals were granted […]
Bushra Bibi’s daughter moves LHC for visitation rights
LAHORE: Bushra Bibi’s daughter has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking the right to meet her mother, who is currently serving a seven-year sentence at Adiala Jail in the £190 million corruption case. Read More: Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge toshakhana-2 conviction The petition, filed by Mubashra Khawar Maneka through LHC Bar President […]
Court upholds pension rights for workers with 14.5 years service
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has upheld the rights of workers to receive pension under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Act, ruling that employees with fourteen-and-a-half years or more of insurable service are entitled to benefits. The judgement reaffirmed the “rounding-off” principle in the 1976 law, which treats periods of six months or more as […]
LHC rules snooker club business lawful, overturns closure order
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared that running a snooker club is a lawful business, overturning a trial court’s order to close a citizen’s recreational facility. Justice Jawad Zafar issued the five-page verdict on the appeal filed by Muhammad Rashid, the owner of the club. Read More: 42nd National Snooker Championship rolls into action on […]
Man dies of heart attack after brother’s bail rejected in Dadu
DADU: A young man suffered a fatal heart attack inside a court premises after his brother’s bail was rejected in Dadu. Abdul Wahid had come to the Fourth Additional Sessions Court for his brother’s bail hearing. Read More: Sindh sets global example with 24/7 free heart attack treatment at 11 NICVD centers Following the court’s decision […]
FCC launch marred by boycott and controversy
ISLAMABAD: The newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) began functioning on Friday after its chief justice and four judges took oath, but the historic development was overshadowed by a boycott from five senior Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges and widespread criticism over the criteria behind the appointments. Questions have been raised about whether seniority or […]