The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the right of pre-emption is a weak and fragile legal right, and its enforcement requires strict compliance with all mandatory requirements under the Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1991, including Talab-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) and Talab-e-Ishhad (demand before witnesses). A three-member bench comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Musarrat Hilali and […]
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SC says female teachers’ harassment can’t be ignored, restores service forfeiture
The Supreme Court has ruled that heads of educational institutions are legally bound to provide a harassment-free working environment for female teachers and must take immediate and effective action on complaints of workplace harassment, warning that failure to do so may render them accountable for administrative negligence. According to the detailed judgment, a two-member bench […]
Constitutional court overturns Nasla Tower demolition orders
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has withdrawn the Supreme Court’s 2018 and 2019 directives relating to the demolition of Karachi’s Nasla Tower, ruling that action against illegal constructions falls within the jurisdiction of provincial authorities rather than the judiciary. In its detailed judgment, the court observed that the judiciary’s role is to decide disputes brought […]
Witness testimony must be recorded verbatim, clarifies SC
The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has ruled that trial courts are under a legal and constitutional obligation to record a witness’s testimony verbatim and promptly rectify any errors, observing that fair trial and transparent judicial proceedings require an accurate record of evidence. A two-member bench comprising Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Justice Salahuddin Panhwar […]
State must pay full, fair compensation for acquired land, rules SC
The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Monday ruled that while the State has the authority to acquire land for public purposes, it is constitutionally bound to pay affected landowners full, fair and real compensation. According to a 20-page verdict authored by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar dismissed all civil appeals filed by the Government of […]
Supreme Court returns Imran, Bushra appeals in £190 million case
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has returned the appeals filed by former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, challenging an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order related to the suspension of their sentences in the £190 million case. According to court sources, the Supreme Court Registrar’s Office raised objections to the petitions, stating that the […]
US Supreme Court backs Trump on Haiti, Syria deportation protections
The US Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitian and 6,100 Syrian immigrants, clearing the way for the government to remove humanitarian protections that had shielded them from deportation and allowed them to live and work legally in the United States. The 6-3 […]
Supreme Court of Pakistan approves 100% hike in utility allowance
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved a 100 per cent increase in the utility allowance for its employees, in a decision aimed at providing financial relief to staff amid rising utility costs. According to official details, the approval was granted by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, and the revised allowance structure will […]
SC terms repeated legal action against woman’s remarriage after Khula abuse of process
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed an appeal filed by a former husband, holding that the repeated use of criminal and civil proceedings to challenge a woman’s remarriage after the dissolution of marriage through khula amounted to harassment and an abuse of the legal process. The court ruled that a marriage stands legally dissolved […]
Supreme Court restores Imran Khan’s right to defend in defamation case
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has restored the right of former prime minister Imran Khan to defend himself in a defamation case filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, overturning earlier decisions by lower courts. A bench of the Supreme Court announced the short order on Wednesday, with Justice Ayesha Malik reading out the verdict. The […]