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SC suspends IHC order barring Justice Jahangiri from judicial work

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday suspended the order restraining Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri of the Islamabad High Court from performing his judicial duties. The apex court issued the directive while hearing an appeal challenging the Islamabad High Court’s two-member bench order that had barred Justice Jahangiri from work. During the proceedings, the Supreme … Read more

Supreme Court orders law on appeal rights for military court convicts

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Supreme Court orders law on appeal rights for military court convicts

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that convicts sentenced by military courts must be granted the right to appeal, directing the government to legislate within 45 days. The judgment was authored by Justice Aminuddin Khan, spanning 68 pages, while Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar added a 47-page supplementary note. Justices Aminuddin Khan, Hasan Rizvi, Musarrat … Read more

CJP Afridi summoned Full court meeting to discuss SC rules changes

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CJP Afridi summoned Full court meeting to discuss SC rules changes

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi has called a full court meeting of the Supreme Court on September 8, sources said on Friday. The meeting will have a one-point agenda: reviewing the recent amendments made to the Supreme Court Rules 2025. According to sources, the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association … Read more

SC grants bail to PTI founder in eight May 9 cases

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SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday approved bail for Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf’s founding chairman in eight cases linked to the May 9 riots. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi granted the relief. Earlier, the composition of the bench was altered, with Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi replacing Justice Miangul Hassan … Read more

Zahir Jaffar files review petition in SC against Noor Mukadam case verdict

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Zahir Jaffar files review petition in SC against Noor Mukadam case verdict

Islamabad: In the Supreme Court, Zahir Jaffar, the convicted murderer of Noor Mukadam, has filed a review petition against the death sentence. The petition states that the court did not assess the mental state of the accused, despite having requested the formation of a medical board to evaluate his mental health. According to the petition, … Read more

Supreme Court dismissed LHC decision on Fawad Chaudhry’s 9 May cases

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Supreme Court dismissed LHC decision on Fawad Chaudhry’s 9 May cases

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has nullified the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to dismiss Fawad Chaudhry’s plea seeking the consolidation of May 9 cases filed against him in different cities. The top court has sent the matter back to the LHC for fresh consideration. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya … Read more

Supreme Court cancels 12 July, 2024 Verdict, PTI loses all reserved seats

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Supreme Court cancels 12 July, 2024 Verdict, PTI loses all reserved seats

In a major political development, the “Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned the July 12, 2024 ruling” that had granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reserved seats in national and provincial assemblies. The court restored the earlier decision of the “Peshawar High Court”, siding with the “Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)”. With this decision, “PTI has been … Read more

SC bench dissolves during review case on reserved seats

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SC bench dissolves during review case on reserved seats

Islamabad: Justice Salahuddin Panhwar recused himself, leading to the dissolution of the bench during the hearing of review case concerning reserved seats at the Supreme Court. At the outset of the hearing, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar emphasized the importance of maintaining public confidence in the judiciary and stated that no party should object to the bench. … Read more

SC summons top officials in Katchi Abadi case

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan summoned the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and others in a case concerning informal settlements (katchi abadis) in Islamabad. The hearing was conducted by five-member Constitutional Bench headed by Justice Amin ud Din Khan. During the course of proceedings, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar questioned the CDA’s policy … Read more

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah takes oath as Acting CJP

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Justice Mansoor

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah here on Monday took oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan. The oath was administered by Justice Munib Akhtar in a simple and dignified ceremony in the Supreme Court, Islamabad. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah will act as Chief Justice of Pakistan during the period, Justice Yahya Afridi, Chief … Read more

Justice Ali Baqar Najafi takes oath as Judge SC

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Justice Ali Baqar

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi administered the oath of office to Justice Ali Baqar Najafi as Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP). In a simple and impressive ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Attorney General for Pakistan, senior lawyers, Officers of … Read more

CJP Yaha Afridi summons JPC meeting on April 18

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CJP Yaha Afridi

ISLAMABAD: Two more judges will be included in the constitutional bench of Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP).

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has decided to convene a Judicial Commission of Pakistan(JCP) meeting on April 18.

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has summoned a meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan on May 2 to consider the names of the judges for the Permanent Chief Justice Peshawar High Court and the Balochistan High Court.

Chief Justice Pakistan has sought nominations from members of the Judicial Commission till April 28.

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SC summons reports on forest lands across country

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court(SC) has summoned comprehensive reports from all provincial governments and the federal government regarding the forest land case. A five-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, and comprising Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan was conducting the proceedings. During … Read more

SC rejects bail of pregnant women in heroin smuggling case  

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court(SC) on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of a pregnant woman accused of smuggling heroin to Saudi Arabia. A two-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, was hearing the bail application. During the hearing, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) prosecutor informed the court that 167 grams of heroin … Read more

Supreme Court introduces new method of e-filing cases

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Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP)  has introduced a new e-filing system  at the Institution Desk. According to a notification issued by the Registrar Supreme Court, a new e-filing system has been introduced in the court, after which cases and applications can now be submitted online. “This initiative not only aims to reduce paperwork … Read more

Arshad Sharif case: Supreme Court concerned over MLA pact delay

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Arshad Sharif case: Supreme Court concerned over MLA pact delay

The AAG requested more time to ratify the MLA agreement, stating it would secure presidential approval within a month. Justice Rizvi argued that Kenyan authorities failed to support Sharif’s family. Justice Amin criticized joint investigation teams (JITs) for their ineffectiveness and the delay in the case. The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Friday raised concerns … Read more

Supreme Court revises seniority list after appointment of new judges

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Supreme Court revises seniority list after appointment of new judges

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has updated its seniority list following the recent appointment of new judges. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah now holds the position of the senior-most judge, after Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. The revised seniority rankings list the top 24 judges as follows: Justice Munib Akhtar (2nd) Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan (3rd) … Read more

Newly appointed SC judges expected to take oath tomorrow

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Newly appointed SC judges expected to take oath tomorrow

Six newly appointed Supreme Court (SC) judges are expected to take their oaths of office tomorrow. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi will preside over the oath-taking ceremony at the Supreme Court building. The event will be attended by current Supreme Court judges, the attorney general, bar association officials, and lawyers. Sources confirmed that … Read more

Ministry of Law prepares summary of appointment of 7 new judges

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Ministry of Law

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law has prepared a summary of the appointment of seven new judges in the Supreme Court.

According to sources, the Ministry of Law will send the summary of the appointment of the judges to the government for final approval and Law Ministry will issue notification after approval from President of Pakistan.

Sources said that the summary of the appointment of new judges in the Supreme Court will be sent to the President today.

On the other hand, three rooms have been set up for the courts on the appointment of new judges in the Supreme Court. All arrangements for hearing of the cases have been finalized in the new courts.

Earlier,  Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved  the appointment of six judges in the apex court.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers and two Supreme Court judges boycotted the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s meeting for the appointment of new judges to the supreme court.

A Judicial Commission meeting chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi was held.  The meeting demanded the postponement of the meeting till the decision on the 26th Constitutional Amendment, but voting on this objection, the majority decided that the meeting would be continued.

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Supreme Court moved against PECA bill 2025

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Newly appointed SC judges expected to take oath tomorrow

The controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Amendments of 2025 has been challenged in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. A citizen has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, arguing that the recent changes infringe on fundamental human rights and contradict the Constitution. The petition specifically claims that some provisions of PECA violate the … Read more

Federal Govt to challenge SC’s full bench formation order

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Federal Govt

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has withdrawn orders of its two-member bench, headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, regarding interpretation of the Article 191 A of the Constitution and has directed to attach the Contempt of Court notice with the Costume Duty case for further proceedings.

The seven-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Amin ud Din Khan issued the orders of withdrawal during hearing the Costume Duty case here Tuesday.

Justice Ayhesha Malik, a member of the seven-member bench, recused from the Bench and said that she cannot be part of this bench and will give the reasons in written on a later stage.

Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan informed the court that the Federal Government has decided to challenge the court order of the two-member bench headed by Justice Mansoor, regarding convening of a Full Court and interpretation of 191A about the jurisdictions of the regular and the constitutional Benches. In that judgment, the Court has asked the Chief Justice of Pakistan to convene a full court for an authoritative judgment in this regard.

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar inquired if the court can go ahead in the Costume Duty case when Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has ordered to fix the case before him?

Justice Jamal Mandokhail observed that independence of judiciary is not the concern of only a few. Everyone wants the judiciary to be independent. Nobody should worry about the independence of judiciary. Nothing bad is going to happen. He further remarked that one judge recused from the three-member bench. In such a situation how the bench can continue to order fixing of a particular case before a particular bench?

Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvin questioned that had the same judge the authority to define the bench after one member recused?

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SC adjourns hearing of Constitutional Amendment case for 3 weeks

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued notices to the parties on petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

An 8-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard the petitions, with special arrangements made for the session.

The bench hearing more than 20 petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment will consist of Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, and Justice Ayesha Malik.

Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Musarrat Hilali, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan will also be part of the bench.

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked that the matter of the full court can go to the Chief Justice.

Justice Aisha Malik said that there was no ban on forming a full court. Lawyer Faisal Siddiqui said that the 26th Constitutional Amendment was against the principle of distribution of powers.

Lawyer applicant said representation in the Senate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not complete, there were Senate elections still living.

The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing for three weeks, issuing notices to the parties on the request for the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the formation of the Full Court and the broadcast of the judicial proceedings directly.

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SC withdraws contempt of court notice against Additional Registrar

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday withdrawn the contempt of court notice against Additional Registrar (Judicial) Nazar Abbas.

A two-member bench consisting of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Aqeel Abbasi pronounced the verdict in the contempt of court case against Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas.

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah ruled the case and said that the court order was not intentionally violated by the Additional Registrar Judicial, so the contempt of court notice against the Additional Registrar Judicial is withdrawn.

The decision states that the Judges Committee and the Constitutional Committee violated the court order. The court sent the file to the Chief Justice to set up a full court on the powers of the committees.

The decision of the Supreme Court has said that the matter is sent to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for contempt of court proceedings against the two judges committees.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan should form a full court on this matter, the Practice and Procedure Committee and the Judges Constitutional Committee have ignored the judicial order.

The Supreme Court has terminated the show cause notice proceedings against Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas.

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SC to announce verdict against Additional Registrar in contempt case tomorrow

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Islamabad: The reserved verdict in the contempt of court case against the Additional Registrar will be announced tomorrow by the Supreme Court. A two-member bench of the Supreme Court had reserved the decision on Thursday in the contempt case against the Additional Registrar. The court had also sought arguments regarding the formation of a full … Read more

PTI challenges 26th constitutional amendment in SC

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ISLAMABAD:  Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) has field a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment, seeking its annulment.

The PTI filed a petition against the 26th Amendment in the Supreme Court through lawyer Sameer Khosa, urging the amendment to be revoked.

The petition states that Parliament cannot change the basic issue of the constitution, the independence of the judiciary is the main part of the constitution and no amendment can be made against the independence of the judiciary, so constitutional amendment is against the constitutional principle of distribution of powers.

In its petition, the PTI has also urged the Judicial Commission to stop the judicial commission from the decision on the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

It should be noted that 15 petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court against the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

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