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IHC grants bail to Azam Swati in controversial tweets case

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IHC reserves decision on bail plea of Azam Swati Chief Justice Aamer Farooq conducted the hearing Verdict will be announced today at 1 pm ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted bail to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Azam Swati in the controversial tweet case. A hearing was held in the Islamabad High … Read more

Islamabad LG polls: IHC to hears ECP, PTI petitions next week

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IHC will hear the petitions next week ECP, PTI filed separate petitions against the polls ECP was unable to conduct polling in Islamabad   ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear petitions filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the Local Government elections in Islamabad next week. The … Read more

LG polls Islamabad: Voters waiting in queues, polling stations closed

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Voters await outside stations for LG polls Islamabad Despite IHC orders, polling stations are still closed ECP filed an intra-court appeal against IHC decision ISLAMABAD: Following the Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision, the Islamabad local government (LG) polls were supposed to take place today (December 31) but the polling stations remain barren with no staff … Read more

ECP challenges IHC order to hold Islamabad LG polls today

ECP LG Polls

ECP filed appeal against IHC order for LG polls IHC to take the petition for hearing shortly IHC ordered to have LG polls in Islamabad on Dec 31 ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) filed an intra-court appeal against the Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision to conduct the LG polls in the capital (Dec … Read more

ECP to appeal court’s verdict on holding LG polls in Islamabad

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ECP will file an appeal against the IHC’s decision to conduct polls The ECP said the provision of polling and security staff will be a huge challenge IHC had ordered to conduct LG polls on Dec 31 ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to appeal the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) decision to … Read more

IHC instructs ECP to hold LG polls in Islamabad on Dec 31

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IHC annulled ECP order to postpone LG elections Court ordered to conduct polls on Dec 31 Federal govt had increased number of Union Councils in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has instructed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold local government elections in the capital on December 31. A single-member bench headed … Read more

IHC seeks report on Toshakhana gifts since 1947

IHC Toshakhana gifts

IHC seeks report on Toshakhana gifts since 1947 The court has given one month time to submit the report IHC seeks report on records available yet ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought a report from the Cabinet Division on Toshakhana gifts received by the prime ministers and presidents since 1947 and issued … Read more

IHC bins Azam Swati’s plea regarding details of cases against him

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IHC issued orders against PTI Senator Azam Swati’s plea The high court said that it could not issue orders to other cities Chief Justice Aamer Farooq announced the reserved decision ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday issued orders against PTI Senator Azam Swati’s plea regarding details of cases against him that the high … Read more

Toshakhana case: IHC to hear Imran Khan’s appeal on Dec 8

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IHC will hear the PTI appeal in Toshakhana case on December 8 IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard PTI’s plea on the verdict appeal The ECP has disqualified Imran Khan for not declaring the sale of gifts ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear the appeal against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) verdict … Read more

JCP recommends regularization of three IHC additional judges

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JCP  recommended the confirmation of three IHC additional judges The additional judges were appointed for a period of one year The JCP will propose the names to parliamentary committee after confirmation ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday recommended the confirmation of three additional judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The JCP … Read more

JCP approves elevation of Justice Aamer Farooq as IHC CJ

Justice Aamer Farooq

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the nomination of Senior Puisne Judge Justice Aamer Farooq as Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The JCP meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to consider the appointment of IHC CJ. The meeting was attended … Read more

IHC reserves decision on admissibility of Section 144 of law

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  • IHC reserved its decision on the admissibility of the petition against Section 144 of the law
  • A hearing was conducted on the petition of PTI leader Asad Umar against Section 144 of the law
  • Chief Justice of IHC Athar Minallah conducted the hearing

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday reserved its decision on the admissibility of the petition against Section 144 of the law, BOL News reported. 

According to the details, a hearing was held in Islamabad High Court on the petition of PTI leader Asad Umar against Section 144 of the law. Chief Justice of IHC Athar Minallah conducted the hearing.

Asad Umar’s petition argued that the imposition of Section 144 is an unconstitutional law to stop peaceful protests. The British Raj created this law which is still being used today.

On behalf of the petitioner Asad Umar, Advocate Babar Awan. appeared in the court.

“How is the petitioner Asad Umar affected by Section 144? Did anyone stop petitioner Asad Umar from seeking permission for a peaceful protest?” the Chief Justice of the IHC asked the lawyer.

“This party has the government in two provinces. Has section 144 ever been implemented there? ” CJ asked.

Athar Minallah said that the matter of law and order is to be looked after by the executive, in which the court will never interfere.

Lawyer Babar Awan replied that Asad Umar is the leader of PTI.

The Chief Justice said that in the sit-in case, the Supreme Court has decided that permission must be obtained for a peaceful protest.

“It is not a request from a political party but a former MNA,” lawyer Asad Umar replied.

“This is not a request of a former member of the Assembly; the petitioner is still a member of the National Assembly,” the Chief Justice said.

Lawyer Babar Awan said I could not disagree with you, but I can make corrections.

Athar Manullah said that until the resignation is accepted, he is a member of the assembly. “This party has a government in Punjab and KPK. You should first go to these provinces and get this law removed from the assembly. Abolish the law from the provincial assemblies and come here, “he added.

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IHC dismisses contempt of court case against Imran Khan

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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed the contempt of court case against Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf  (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, BOL News reported on Monday. According to the details, Chief Justice of IHC Justice Athar Minallah said, “We appreciate Imran Khan for going to Zeba Chaudhry’s court and agree with Imran Khan’s answer … Read more

IHC termed Adiala Jail as concentration camp

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  • IHC termed the Adiala Jail a Concentration Camp over the tortures of detainees mentioned by the Human Rights Commission
  • IHC has issued an inquiry order on the issue of torture and inhumane treatment of prisoners

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday termed the Adiala Jail a Concentration Camp over the tortures of detainees mentioned by the Human Rights Commission (HRC), BOL News reported.

According to the details, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued an inquiry order on the issue of torture and inhumane treatment of prisoners in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi.

According to the order issued by the Islamabad High Court, the allegations made in the petition filed by the prisoner are not baseless in the opinion of the judge.

The order states that according to a secret report, Adiala Jail has been turned into a detention camp instead of being administered according to the law by the authorities.

Apart from the injustice with the prisoner in the Adiala Jail, prisoners are treated inhumanely, and human rights are violated in Adiala Jail.

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IHC to hear Shahbaz Gill’s bail plea on Sept 5

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill on Friday approached Islamabad High Court (IHC) to secure bail in a sedition case filed against him. Gill has been in detention since last month when he was arrested after a treason case was filed against him for inciting mutiny within the armed forces through his remarks during … Read more

IHC to resume hearing contempt hearing against former GB CJ Rana Shamim

Rana Shamim

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will resume hearing in the contempt of court case against former Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Justice Rana Shamim. The court has set the case for hearing on September 5. The court has resumed after the summer break as IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah was on vacation. The court has ordered Rana … Read more

IHC seeks replies in dismissing terrorism case against Imran Khan

IHC seeks replies in dismissing terrorism case against Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought replies over a petition seeking the dismissal of terrorism case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The court issued a notice to Inspector-General Police, and Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) and other police officials to submit their responses over a petition by Imran Khan to dismiss a terrorism case against … Read more

IHC resumes contempt of court case against Imran Khan today

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ISLAMABAD: A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) resumes hearing the contempt of court case against former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan (Wednesday). The case will be heard by a five-member bench consisting of IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, … Read more

IHC reserved decision on case against Sharif brothers

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  • Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Athar Minallah heard the case against the Sharif brothers for contempt of court with the objections of the Registrar’s Office
  • The federal cabinet removed the names of the Sharif brothers from the Exit Control List (ECL), not the courts, CJ said
  • He questioned Barrister Zafar Ali, ” Does this court have the authority to take action on the matter under hearing in any other High Court?”

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ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Athar Minallah heard the case against the Sharif brothers for contempt of court with the objections of the Registrar’s Office, BOL News reported on Monday. 

According to the details, the Islamabad High Court finalized its decision on the hearing of the contempt of court petition against the Sharif brothers.

“The federal cabinet removed the names of the Sharif brothers from the Exit Control List (ECL), not the courts,” CJ Athar Minallah stated. The federal cabinet did not seek permission from the court to remove the names from the ECL. ”

He questioned Barrister Zafar Ali, ” Does this court have the authority to take action on the matter under hearing in any other High Court? We will not hear the matter before another High Court. You are a senior lawyer. Will you still press this application?”

Barrister Syed Zafar Ali Shah responded, “If you want to reject the request, then I may withdraw it. I can withdraw the application to go to the Lahore High Court.”

It is pertinent to know that Barrister Zafar in his petition mentioned that Nawaz Sharif showed his health documents in Lahore High Court and asked for permission to go abroad for treatment. Moreover, Shahbaz Sharif submitted an affidavit to send Nawaz Sharif abroad.

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IHC forms large bench to hear contempt case against Imran Khan

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday constituted a new larger bench to hear the contempt of court case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. A case was registered against the former prime minister over his statement against Additional Sessions Judge, Islamabad, Zeba Chaudhry, at a rally in F-9 Park of the federal … Read more

12 PML-N leaders approach court seeking protective bail

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking protective bail in a case related to rioting in the Punjab Assembly. A judicial magistrate had issued non-bailable arrest warrants for a dozen PML-N leaders, including prime minister’s special assistant Attaullah Tarar. The 12 PML-N leaders have filed a petition in … Read more

IHC reserves verdict on forming medical board to examine Shahbaz Gill

Shahbaz Gill court hearing

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday reserved verdict on a petition seeking to form an independent medical board to examine PTI leader Shahbaz Gill. The court heard the admissibility of a petition requesting the court to form a medical board consisting of impartial doctors to probe torture and medical examination of Shahbaz Gill who … Read more

IHC issues notice against dismissing Shahbaz Gill’s sedition case

Shahbaz Gill

Shahbaz Gill sought dismissal of sedition case against him The court also heard case against the rejection of Gill’s physical remand Court issued a notice to police and adjourned hearing ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday heard the case by PTI leader Shahbaz Gill seeking the dismissal of the sedition case filed against … Read more

IHC seeks arguments against dismissal of Shahbaz Gill’s physical remand

Shahbaz Gill remand

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday heard the federal government’s plea against the rejection of an extension in the physical remand of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill. Islamabad Advocate General Jahangir Jadoon had submitted a petition in the high court to annul the district and sessions court’s decision and grant an extension in Gill’s … Read more

May 25 violence: IHC grants protective bail to Atta Tarar

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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted pre-arrest bail to Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) Attaullah Tarar in a case related to violence during the May 25 rally held by the PTI. Tarar submitted a writ petition and urged the court to restrain the police from taking action. He said the Punjab Police should be … Read more

IHC moved against rejecting extension of Shahbaz Gill’s physical remand

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ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the decision of the district and session court rejecting the extension in physical remand of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill. Advocate General Islamabad submitted the petition after the Judicial Magistrate and Additional Sessions judge rejected a request by police to extend Gill’s physical … Read more