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Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh formally resigned from the Lahore High Court, citing his intention to pursue academic work in comparative judicial practice and legal policy. His departure marks a notable shift among senior Pakistani jurists toward scholarly contributions.
The Federal Claims Commission (FCC) has prohibited additional land compensation claims, setting aside judgments previously made by the Supreme Court, Provincial High Court, and Lahore High Court.
A potential judicial crisis in Pakistan has been averted after President Zardari signed off on the appointments of pending judges, confirming additional judges as permanent in the Sindh and Lahore High Courts.
The Lahore High Court has determined that customer data held by a bank is considered 'property' under the law, and any dishonest misuse of this data could constitute a criminal breach of trust.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued an order restraining the National Crime Control and Investigation Agency (NCCIA) from arresting Imran Khan's sister, Noreen Niazi, in a PECA case.
The Lahore High Court has issued a detailed judgment confirming the death sentences for two convicts in the high-profile 2020 Lahore-Sialkot Motorway gang-rape case, ruling that the prosecution successfully established the charges.
The Lahore High Court quashed a case against a petitioner in Mian Channu, ruling that the addition of new offences cannot validate an initially illegal First Information Report (FIR).
The inauguration of a Ring Road is clouded by fresh controversy, with its sixth deadline uncertain after a dispute over service area approval reached the Lahore High Court.
The Lahore High Court has issued a stay order on the Ring Road service road project, following appeals that challenge an earlier single-bench ruling in favor of petitioner Mazhar Rahim.
The Lahore High Court has disposed of a petition challenging the appointment of the PCB chairman after the petitioner withdrew the case, suggesting a challenge to the chairman's Senate membership instead.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that courts must consider all surrounding circumstances in marriage disputes, particularly those involving alleged love marriages or forced unions, rather than relying solely on the nikahnama (marriage contract).
The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has directed the Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi to ensure that residents of a private housing society are protected from adverse action or harassment for forming a welfare association.
The Lahore High Court's Rawalpindi bench has disposed of a petition filed by the family of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, who was killed in Chakwal, seeking to transfer her case from local police to the FIA.
The Lahore High Court has sought a report regarding a video allegedly showing head-shaven youths in police custody, an allegation the government denies, stating police did not upload any such video.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rejected a challenge to power tariffs, stating that energy policy falls outside the judicial domain. This decision affirms the government's authority in setting electricity prices.
The Lahore High Court has dismissed appeals from convicts in the 2020 motorway gang rape case, upholding their sentences. This decision reaffirms the convictions in the high-profile case.
The Lahore High Court has issued a directive stating that a husband is legally bound to fulfill promises made at the time of marriage.
The Lahore High Court in Pakistan has ruled that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cannot prevent citizens from traveling abroad based on vague suspicions, affirming the constitutional right to travel.
The Lahore High Court in Pakistan has ruled in favor of widows and legal heirs, upholding their right to receive statutory interest on delayed group insurance payments. The court dismissed four appeals filed by the State against this right.
The Lahore High Court has ordered the return of Rs70 million deposited by Chief Minister Maryam in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills Case. Maryam's counsel confirmed that Captain (r) Safdar Awan will receive the amount once the written order is issued.
The Lahore High Court questioned how long a failed marriage should be considered a woman's punishment, in response to a petition seeking to halt proceedings related to dowry articles and child maintenance.
Justices Babar Sattar and Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, recently transferred from Islamabad, are set to begin presiding over proceedings at the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and Lahore High Court (LHC) respectively, starting next week.
The Lahore High Court has dismissed applications from PTI leaders Ejaz Chaudhry and Mian Mahmoodur Rashid, who sought suspension of their sentences. The pleas were related to multiple cases stemming from the May 9 riots.
The Lahore High Court has sent petitions challenging the Punjab defamation law to the Chief Justice following an objection from the government.
The Lahore High Court Bar Association and the Lahore Bar Association have condemned the solitary confinement of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan and demanded his isolation be ended.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that civil courts do not have the authority to order the blocking of CNICs (Computerized National Identity Cards), as such matters fall outside their jurisdiction.
An application has been filed in the Lahore High Court challenging the recent sharp increase in fuel prices, seeking to have the decision set aside.
Hamza Ahmad Khan, a Canadian national and Pakistani PhD scholar, has approached the Lahore High Court for post-arrest bail in a cybercrime case after his previous bail petitions were dismissed by lower courts.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a plea challenging the acquittal of the Prime Minister.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has overturned an earlier decision that permitted politician Sheikh Rashid to travel abroad, asserting that freedom of movement is not absolute.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has mandated that immigration authorities must provide and record written reasons in every instance where a passenger is offloaded, citing transparency concerns.
An Indian man has petitioned the Lahore High Court to annul his wife's marriage to a Pakistani citizen and seeks her deportation under the Foreigners Act, 1946, alleging visa violations.
Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh has formally submitted his resignation from the Lahore High Court, ending his tenure on Pakistan's provincial bench. The departure marks a notable shift in the regional judiciary's composition.
An eight-year climate justice case at the Lahore High Court (LHC) has concluded, with the court urging Punjab province to address issues related to smog, groundwater, and environmental protection.
Pakistan's President Zardari approved the appointment of 10 additional judges to the Lahore High Court, ending a weeks-long delay. This decision follows a period of impasse regarding judicial appointments to high courts.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rejected a plea by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to hold a rally at Iqbal Park.
The Lahore High Court has granted bail in a case related to the Libya boat tragedy, stating that a bank transfer alone is not sufficient proof of human smuggling.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that a wife's right to her dower (Haq Mehr) remains protected if a marriage is dissolved due to the husband's cruelty or misconduct, even if the family court formally terms the decree as "Khula."
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a directive prohibiting the filing of new civil suits unless petitioners present sufficient legal grounds and reasoned orders.
The Lahore High Court has ordered the registration of a criminal case against officers of the Crime Control Department (CCD) for the alleged illegal custody of a citizen, directing the Okara DPO to submit a compliance report.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has disposed of a legal challenge concerning the appointment of Naqvi, concluding the proceedings related to the matter.
A constitutional petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) in Pakistan, seeking the immediate operationalization of constitutional benches as mandated by Article 202A of the Constitution.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that a nikahnama (marriage contract) alone cannot prove a valid marriage in disputes involving forced marriages, emphasizing the need to examine the relationship's origins and ensure a woman's free consent.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that dower is payable to a wife even without rukhsati or consummation of marriage. In khula cases, the wife is only required to return 25% of the dower, and the full amount is due immediately if the Nikahnama does not specify a payment timeline.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has disposed of a plea seeking a judicial probe into the killing of a Pakistani-Australian girl, directing the FIA director general to decide on a pending application for investigation.
The Lahore High Court has issued a restraining order against the Punjab government, preventing further action regarding the 11.5 kanal Ewing Hall, which belongs to Forman Christian College University (FCCU), following a takeover controversy.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that courts cannot intervene as regulators in matters of economic policy, dismissing a petition challenging capacity charges and stating that electricity tariff issues fall under policymakers.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that a father's legal, moral, and religious obligation to maintain his minor child cannot be permanently waived through a private settlement, affirming the minor's right to maintenance.
The Lahore High Court has issued fresh guidelines stating that immigration officials must record detailed and meaningful reasons before offloading any passenger. This ruling aims to ensure transparency and accountability in immigration procedures.
A petitioner has challenged the three-month summer vacation period for schools in the Lahore High Court, seeking a reduction of the holidays to six to eight weeks.
The Lahore High Court dismissed an appeal, upholding the death penalty for a man convicted of killing US citizen Wajeeha Swati over a property dispute.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a ruling permitting women to hold the position of lumberdar, a traditional land revenue official.
The legal community in Pakistan has successfully mediated disagreements between the judiciary and the government regarding the scope of Nikahnama (Islamic marriage contract) reforms. Efforts by the Lahore High Court pushed for legislative clarity on the matter.
The Lahore High Court Bar Association has filed a challenge in the Supreme Court against the transfer of Islamabad High Court judges. The association argues that these transfers pose a threat to judicial independence.
The Lahore High Court has suspended the sentence of a PTI leader in a May 9 case, while rejecting pleas from Ejaz Chaudhry and Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed.
The International Criminal Court has advanced proceedings for the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, with discussions focusing on the implications for victims and the potential timeline for the trial.
The Lahore High Court has set aside a previous ruling that had struck down a 2022 federal government policy aimed at regulating foreign funding for non-governmental and non-profit organizations.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that private individuals with no connection to a case lack the legal standing to contest the acquittal of an accused.
The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the termination of service for the National Command Authority (NCA), ruling that the service rules are non-statutory and constitutional courts lack jurisdiction to review internal employment matters.
The Lahore High Court has partially allowed a civil revision, setting aside an 80-year-old inheritance mutation on the grounds that Islamic law prohibits making a will in favor of legal heirs.
The Lahore High Court has sustained an objection on the maintainability of a petition filed against the acquittal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his sons in a Rs16bn money laundering case.
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday set aside a Lahore High Court (LHC) Multan bench order that had dismissed a restoration application in a second appeal, observing that mere technicalities, unless they present insurmountable hurdles, should not defeat the ends of justice. “The principal object behind legal formalities is to safeguard the paramount interest of justice,” emphasised Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan in a judgement he authored. The observation came on a civil petition filed a...
Multiple PTI supporters across social media platforms were sharing a dim clip of party founder Imran Khan since February 24, 2026, claiming that it was from his latest visit to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for a second eye injection. However, the video is old from February 20, 2023, when he appeared before the Lahore High Court (LHC) for interim protective bail in a case. The iVerify Pakistan team investigated this content and determined that it is false. Imran was brough...
The Lahore High Court has issued a significant ruling stating that profit-making subsidiaries of charitable trusts are not exempt from Zakat payments.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that husbands cannot claim back gold ornaments designated as dower when seeking divorce through Khula.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has delivered its final judgment in an eight-year-long public interest litigation concerning smog and environmental degradation in Punjab, reaffirming its previous directions and achievements during the extensive proceedings.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that banking data is considered property, stating that misuse of customer data could lead to criminal breach of trust charges.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has disposed of a petition filed by the PTI seeking permission to hold a public rally at Minar-i-Pakistan after the deputy commissioner refused the request.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted bail in a case related to the sinking of a migrant boat off Libya, which resulted in 73 deaths. The court ruled that a bank transfer alone is not sufficient proof of smuggling.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has approved a new transport monetisation policy, allowing judicial officers to purchase their allotted vehicles at a depreciated price.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has requested a report regarding the detention of a suspect involved in a foreign women case. Additionally, the sessions court dismissed the interim bail of a Defence-C SHO after he failed to appear for a hearing in a magistrate intimidation case.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that a citizen's computerised national identity card (CNIC) cannot be blocked to enforce a maintenance decree, deeming such a measure unlawful and a violation of due process.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted a judicial reprieve to the Ring Road project, ruling that the government must honor approvals and restraining the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) from interfering.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that personal liberty cannot be curtailed without a mandatory inquiry, stating that debtors cannot be jailed merely over unpaid decrees.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that creators and administrators of WhatsApp groups are not criminally liable for posts made by other members. This decision clarifies that admins are not automatically responsible for content shared by group participants.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has initiated the process to fill 10 vacant positions for additional judges in the Lahore High Court (LHC), moving swiftly on judicial appointments.
The Lahore High Court has sought replies on a plea concerning a dispute over a burial in a Christian graveyard, where a man obtained a stay order against a deputy commissioner's allotment order.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a stay order preventing the Punjab government from taking possession of Ewing Hall at Forman Christian College University (FCCU), citing legal and heritage concerns.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has affirmed the death penalty for the accused in the high-profile Motorway rape case.
The Lahore High Court has upheld lower court decisions granting a divorced woman possession of a house as dower (haq mehr), dismissing her husband's appeal.
The Lahore High Court has restored Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's appeal in a Faisalabad property dispute, setting aside its dismissal over an unpaid fee. The court emphasized that the right of appeal should not be denied on technical grounds.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that an extra levy cannot be applied if the primary capital gains tax is zero, dismissing the FBR's claim that wealth overrides tax exemptions and citing a ruling limiting the scope of the super tax.
The Lahore High Court accepted an application from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, allowing the return of Rs70 million deposited as surety for bail in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that special courts established for overseas Pakistanis can now hear a broader range of property-related disputes, extending beyond ownership and possession matters.
The Lahore High Court has conditionally suspended a previous verdict that had ordered singer Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to Ali Zafar in a defamation case. This decision temporarily halts the enforcement of the financial penalty.
Singer Meesha Shafi has challenged a Rs5 million defamation ruling against Ali Zafar in the Lahore High Court, with her counsel arguing that the trial court's judgment was erroneous.
Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has suspended a Lahore High Court (LHC) decision from December 2025, which had set aside the government's authority to render citizens' passports inactive under the Passport Rules 2021.
The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the government's decision to withdraw free electricity units for power sector employees. This ruling upholds the government's policy to abolish the long-standing facility.
The Lahore High Court has ruled that Pakistan's Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) is not considered 'movable property' and therefore cannot be blocked, impounded, or attached by civil courts as a coercive measure in civil proceedings.
The Lahore High Court granted post-arrest bail to a Canadian national and Pakistani PHD scholar involved in a cybercrime case registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.
The Lahore High Court has ordered singer Meesha Shafi to pay singer-cum-actor Ali Zafar Rs5 million in damages in a defamation case, following allegations of sexual harassment, after recording statements from 20 witnesses and completing cross-examinations.
A gunman opened fire on an accused person inside a sessions court, prompting the Lahore High Court Chief Justice to take notice and seek a report on the exposed security lapses.
The Lahore High Court has restored a woman's right to Haq Mehr (dower), ruling that a husband must pay the dower on demand if the timing of payment was not specified, thereby setting aside a lower court's decision.
A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court challenging a significant Rs 55 per litre petrol hike, citing existing 15-day fuel reserves.
The Punjab home department submitted a report to the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday stating that 17 people died during the recent Basant festival in Lahore. The three-day Basant festival was held in Lahore from February 6-8, following the Punjab government’s decision to lift a ban on the historic event after 18 years, with strict regulations. However, despite the government’s emphasis on safety measures, over 100 accidents were reported in connection with the festival. The petition, hea...
The Lahore High Court has ruled that dower must be paid immediately in marriages conducted without the wife's consent, affirming the marriage's legal intactness.