
Pakistan Supreme Court Declines Early Hearing of Pleas
A three-member bench of the Pakistan Supreme Court has declined to grant an early hearing for both government and PTI pleas, stating that the cases will be taken up 'in their turns'.
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A three-member bench of the Pakistan Supreme Court has declined to grant an early hearing for both government and PTI pleas, stating that the cases will be taken up 'in their turns'.

Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled that women exercising their lawful rights should not be subjected to violence with impunity, rejecting an appeal from a man who murdered his ex-wife after she obtained a divorce decree.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that retrospective tax penalties imposed under the Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001 are unlawful if they apply to assessments governed by repealed law, settling a conflict between previous rulings.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in a tax case, emphasizing the importance of mandatory legal requirements, particularly those concerning banking channels.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued notices to respondents on pleas filed by lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, who are seeking an early hearing of their appeal against a February 19 Islamabad High Court decision regarding social media posts.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has returned Imran Khan's appeal against an Islamabad High Court order. Meanwhile, the AJK Supreme Court suspended a high court order granting interim relief to PTI until July 2.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reopened a teacher back-benefits case, setting aside a tribunal ruling and ordering a review.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to hear pleas regarding former Prime Minister Imran Khan's access to his lawyers and family while in custody. This follows orders from the Islamabad High Court for officials to ensure his meeting with legal counsel within seven days concerning a £190 million corruption case.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has acquitted Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers in the Baldia factory fire case, overturning their death sentences due to legal and evidentiary issues.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that family courts cannot convert a wife's suit for dissolution of marriage into a decree of khula (Islamic divorce) without her explicit and informed consent, particularly when valuable financial rights are involved.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued notices to the accused in an honour killing case from Rawalpindi, where a young woman was murdered after a jirga rejected her marriage choice.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has settled a controversy regarding drug test reports, ruling that mentioning the full forensic protocol is not mandatory and its omission does not automatically invalidate lab reports.

Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb of Pakistan's Supreme Court called for the judiciary to encourage alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and detailed the court's ongoing efforts to establish a mediation center.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentences for members of the infamous 'Chotu' gang, known for kidnapping and extortion in the Rajanpur riverine area, rejecting their appeals.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a clarification regarding Section 126 of the Companies Act.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reserved its order in a case concerning relief for women involved in narcotics-related offenses.

Pakistan's Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Zahir Jaffer’s review petition on April 8, challenging the death penalty verdict upheld in the Noor Mukadam murder case.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has affirmed that individuals accused of contempt of court must be granted an opportunity for a preliminary hearing before charges are framed or cognizance is taken by the court.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal seeking to prove a marriage with a niece, disapproving of using judicial proceedings for coercion and harassment, and imposing a Rs1 million fine.

Pakistan's Supreme Court emphasized the constitutional duty of an Islamic Republic to ensure society protects, honors, and upholds women's rights, treating any violation as a betrayal of divine and national values. The statement was made in the context of the Noor Mukadam case.

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved an increase in the salaries, judicial allowance, and pension benefits for Supreme Court judges, bringing them on par with those of judges of the newly constituted Federal Constitutional Court (FCC).

Pakistan's Supreme Court has declared that it lacks jurisdiction over matters pertaining to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and has transferred pending cases to the Federal Shariat Court (FCC).

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reserved its ruling on a jurisdictional dispute concerning its authority to hear bail applications in pending National Accountability Bureau (NAB) appeals. The decision will clarify whether such pleas must be transferred to other courts.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled in favor of fair compensation for land acquisition, asserting that the state's power to acquire private land is not absolute.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has advised lower courts to interpret real estate agreements in light of current economic realities when adjudicating property disputes, amidst soaring prices.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has established ethical standards for the judiciary, ruling that judges who lose public trust should be removed and restoring a removal penalty for a judicial officer.

Pakistan's Supreme Court announced on Friday that it would lift austerity measures imposed on March 10, 2026, which were initially enacted due to petroleum supply disruptions amid the Iran-US conflict.

In a landmark judgment, Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled that 'vitriolage' (acid attack) is an offense more heinous than homicide, following an appeal by a man convicted of throwing acid on a young woman.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has begun hearing criminal appeals that have been pending for years, with reports indicating that one appellant died and four completed their sentences before their cases were heard.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has formulated a set of guidelines to standardize and improve the quality of civil pleadings, aiming for more efficient administration of civil justice.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has overturned its own previous conviction of former minister Anwar Saifullah in a graft case. This decision marks a significant development in the long-running legal battle.

Pakistan's Supreme Court acquitted a murder convict who had been sentenced to life imprisonment, emphasizing the legal principle that it is better to err in acquittal than in conviction.

Dr. Mahrang Baloch has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Pakistan, challenging the denial of her post-arrest bail in a case registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has set aside the dismissal of a Ministry of Commerce officer who was removed from service for unauthorized absence, remanding the case to the Federal Service Tribunal for a fresh decision.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that employees who were gainfully employed after termination are not entitled to claim back benefits for that specific period.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has restrained an anti-terrorism court from framing charges against veteran journalist Matiullah Jan, directing the Islamabad High Court to expedite its decision on the terrorism charges.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that charges cannot be framed against an alleged contemnor in contempt cases without first granting them a hearing.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has granted journalist Sohrab Barkat post-arrest bail in a Peca case, setting surety bonds at Rs200,000.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from jail to a hospital for medical examination and allowed his family to visit him. The government has stated it will implement the court's decision regarding Khan's health and access.

The Supreme Court Registrar announced that cause lists would be issued shortly, assuring the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of five hearings scheduled for the upcoming week.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has resolved a jurisdictional dispute, declaring that it cannot hear bail applications in pending National Accountability Bureau (NAB) appeals and transferring all such criminal appeals to the Federal Shariat Court (FSC).

Pakistan's Supreme Court has requested replies regarding a plea concerning Imaan Mazari's sentence, observing that the top court generally does not interfere with interim orders from High Courts.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has established new rules for 'hiba' (gift) in inheritance cases, notably restoring the share of female heirs in ancestral property after 71 years. This ruling aims to address long-standing disparities in property distribution.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued a ruling mandating proof in pre-emption cases.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has declared that there should be no office for tainted judges, stating that removal, rather than compulsory retirement, is justified when public confidence is lost.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has granted permission for former Prime Minister Imran Khan to contest a defamation claim against him.

Pakistan's Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for a child rapist and murderer, ruling that individuals who voluntarily become intoxicated cannot claim exemption from criminal liability.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has affirmed that imposing concurrent sentences in cases of multiple murders diminishes the gravity of additional offenses, equating the taking of one life with several.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that attacks on Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) constitute terrorism, noting a review petition was filed after a significant delay.

Human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have submitted additional documents to the Supreme Court of Pakistan ahead of a hearing on their appeal.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued directives for changes to be made in the Nikahnama (marriage contract) to address issues related to dower disputes.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has redefined benchmarks for digital justice, conducting hearings across the country using modern technology.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has stated that unnecessary adjournments, particularly those based on vague assertions of 'prior personal engagements,' undermine the justice system.

Pakistan's Supreme Court is set to resume the hearing of a review petition filed by PTI founder Imran Khan in a Rs10 billion defamation case, challenging the closure of his right to defense.

Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb of the Supreme Court of Pakistan observed that defamation cases should typically be decided within six months, in the context of a Rs10bn case against Imran Khan.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has unseated a JUI-F Member of the National Assembly (MNA), consequently reducing the party's representation in the National Assembly.