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CJ constitutes bench to hear Civil Review Petition
ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary has constituted a four member larger bench to hear the Civil Review Petition.
According to a press release issued here on Tuesday, the bench would hear Civil Review Petition Nos 46 & 47 of 2011 in Constitution Petition Nos. 11 & 18 of 2011 regarding non acceptance of recommendation of Judicial Commission by Parliamentary Committee with respect to the Judges of Lahore High Court and High Court of Sindh on Friday.
According to a press release issued here on Tuesday, the bench would hear Civil Review Petition Nos 46 & 47 of 2011 in Constitution Petition Nos. 11 & 18 of 2011 regarding non acceptance of recommendation of Judicial Commission by Parliamentary Committee with respect to the Judges of Lahore High Court and High Court of Sindh on Friday.
LHC CJ to sit at Pindi bench next week
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Saturday constituted five division benches (DB) and 11 single benches (SB) for hearing cases at the Principal Seat, Lahore in the week starting from March 28. For the next week, the LHC CJ will sit at the Rawalpindi Bench for hearing matters in division benches as well as single benches.
According to a notification issued by the office of LHC additional registrar (Judicial) the DBs are: DB-I Justice
According to a notification issued by the office of LHC additional registrar (Judicial) the DBs are: DB-I Justice
EC absence creating complications: CJ
ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday observed that the non-formation of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had created many complications in election process. Heading a two-member bench with Justice Ghulam Rabbani, the chief justice said ECP had to be constituted in accordance with the 18th Amendment, therefore election disputes in South Waziristan were filed in the Supreme Court.
Ghalib Khan, a runner up candidate for National Assembly from
Ghalib Khan, a runner up candidate for National Assembly from
CJ urges judges to set high standard of conduct, integrity
ISLAMABAD Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday urged the judges to set high standards of conduct and integrity, calling on them to earn greater public confidence through improved performance and fair and impartial dispensation of justice. Addressing judges of the Balochistan High Court, Quetta district and special courts, the CJP asked them to set high example of honesty and decide cases expeditiously.
The meeting had been convened at the
The meeting had been convened at the
LHC CJ refuses to hear petition
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Friday refused to hear a petition challenging the acquittal and release of Raymond Davis by trial court, and sent the petition to the bench of Justice Iftikhar Hussein Chaudhry to determine if it was maintainable or not. Barrister Iqbal Jafferi, disputing Davis' release, filed the petition. Iqbal argued that the trial court had violated Sharia Law because Fahim's widow was not ready to pardon Davis. The widow
Nepalese CJ visits Punjab Judicial Academy
LAHORE - Chief Justice of Nepal Ram Prasad Shreshta on Saturday visited the Punjab Judicial Academy and learnt about the training process of judicial officers in Pakistan. Punjab Judicial Academy Director General Justice (r) Tanvir Ahmed Khan briefed the Nepalese CJ and other members of his delegation about the functioning and achievements of the academy. The Lahore High Court (LHC) chief justice and other judges were also present on the occasion.
Nepal Supreme Court CJ visits LHC
LAHORE - Nepal Supreme Court Chief Justice (CJ) Ram Prasad Shreshta emphasised the need for extending cooperation among the South Asian countries to promote the judicial system in the region. CJ Ram with his delegation inaugurated an IT centre at the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday. The centre aims at informing lawyers and litigants about the details of their cases in timely fashion through SMS and email service.
LHC Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry welcomed the delegation,
LHC Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry welcomed the delegation,
DAVIS CASE – LHC CJ admits newspaper clippings in court...
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry accepted an application to make foreign and local newspaper clippings about Raymond Davis's activities a part of the court record on Wednesday. Advocate Muhammad Azhar Siddique presented clippings of various newspapers and internet material comprising of 225 pages. He submitted that Davis was involved in spying activities in Pakistan, which the US government itself had admitted. He said the entire press clipping must
LHC CJ disposes of petition seeking ban on Facebook
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Monday disposed of a petition seeking a ban on social networking site Facebook and other websites for displaying blasphemous caricatures and anti-Islam material. The court announced the verdict after Deputy Attorney General Naveed Inayat Malik informed the court that the federal government is taking all steps to block anti-Islam websites. He said that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the
SHC CJ for provision of speedy justice to masses
KARACHI - Sindh High Court (SHC) Chief Justice Mushir Alam on Saturday urged the district and sessions judges of the province's 24 judicial districts to ensure that speedy justice is provided to the masses in accordance with the National Judicial Policy (NJP).
Presiding over a meeting held at SHC, the chief justice said that the NJP - initiated by the chief justice of Pakistan - is aimed at providing access to a quick and easy judicial system to the people. The SHC chief justice
Presiding over a meeting held at SHC, the chief justice said that the NJP - initiated by the chief justice of Pakistan - is aimed at providing access to a quick and easy judicial system to the people. The SHC chief justice
LHC CJ forms larger bench in Malik’s remission case
Lahore - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Friday constituted a larger bench to hear a petition challenging presidential pardon to Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik by President Asif Ali Zardari. Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed would head the larger bench while next hearing of the petition would be fixed by the court office. Earlier, the petition was being heard by a three-member full bench.
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President approves appointment of two SC judges, SHC CJ
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved the appointment of Justice Sarmad Jalal Osmany and Justice Amir Hani Muslim as permanent judges of the Supreme Court and Justice Mushir Alam as the Sindh High Court chief justice.
According to a senior SC official, both SC judges would be administered an oath next week, most probably on Tuesday.
With the inclusion of these judges, the number of the SC judges would rise to 18, excluding the chief justice, but including
According to a senior SC official, both SC judges would be administered an oath next week, most probably on Tuesday.
With the inclusion of these judges, the number of the SC judges would rise to 18, excluding the chief justice, but including
LHC CJ transfers two civil judges
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court chief justice on Thursday issued transfers/postings orders of two civil judges-cum-judicial magistrates. They include Chaudhry Umar Hayat from Kharian to Narowal and Samina Ijaz Cheema from Narowal to Kharian.
The CJ also made postings/transfers among four deputy registrars of the high court. According to a notification in this regard, Pervez Khalid, deputy registrar (G&T) at principal seat was transferred to Multan bench as deputy registrar
The CJ also made postings/transfers among four deputy registrars of the high court. According to a notification in this regard, Pervez Khalid, deputy registrar (G&T) at principal seat was transferred to Multan bench as deputy registrar
Party chief seems more powerful than PM: LHC CJ
LAHORE - Lahore High Court Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Monday observed that after passage of the 18th Constitutional Amendment, a political party chief seems to be more powerful than the prime minister.
He was hearing petitions challenging political activities of President Asif Ali Zardari while serving as the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman. Other judges on the bench included Justice Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry, Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Ijazul
He was hearing petitions challenging political activities of President Asif Ali Zardari while serving as the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman. Other judges on the bench included Justice Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry, Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Ijazul
LHC CJ transfers six civil judges-cum-judicial magistrates
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Friday transferred and posted six civil judges-cum-judicial magistrates. Newly-recruited Civil Judge-cum-Judicial Magistrate Muhammad Shafiq has been posted at Kehror Pacca while Mukarram Hussan who was serving there since long, has been transferred to Rahim Yar Khan. Civil Judge Abdul Jabber, presently officer on special duty (OSD) at the LHC has been transferred to Daska, Muhammad Asif from Dunyapur to
NDFC-NBP merger – CJ urged to take notice of ‘plundered’ Rs...
ISLAMABAD - Chairman NDFC Employees Welfare Action Committee Imtiaz Ali Khuhro has made an appeal to the Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to take cognizance of 'worst-ever plunder of the national exchequer' to the tune of Rs120 billions in the name of merging NDFC in the national Bank of Pakistan.
Addressing a news conference here at the Supreme Court on Thursday, he said the merging of the NDFC in NBP was meant to facilitate the loan-defaulters in connivance
Addressing a news conference here at the Supreme Court on Thursday, he said the merging of the NDFC in NBP was meant to facilitate the loan-defaulters in connivance
LHC CJ seeks reply on law secretary’s appointment
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry on Monday sought a reply from the federal government on a petition challenging appointment of Pir Masood Chishti as federal law secretary. Deputy Attorney General Naveed Inayat Malik had presented a reply on behalf of the Federal Law Ministry that appointment of Chishti has been purely made on merit and keeping in view all requirements of the office. The petitioner said that the reply was vague and did not address
