Supreme Court Hearing on Military Trials for Civilians: Further Deliberations While the events of May 9 were criminal, the key issue was whether the trials would take place in military courts or civilian courts. Justice Jamal Mandokhel The court questioned whether cases of political protests were more dangerous than thoseRead More →

Can Civilians Be Tried in Military Courts? – Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel If a person commits a crime under the Army Act, the trial will take place in a military court – Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar We are examining whether the 2-1 and D-1 can be declared null and voidRead More →

Supreme Court: Important Cases, Including PTI Founder’s Petition, Scheduled for Hearing ISLAMABAD  (Web News) The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has released the cause list for the judicial week starting from January 6, 2025. The 7-member larger bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, will include Justice JamalRead More →

CJP Justice Yahya Afridi reaffirms his dedication to improving the justice system across the country Says judiciary relies on the bar’s assistance in providing justice ISLAMABAD  (  WEB   NEWS   ) As a part of his drive to broaden consultations with key stakeholders and taket heir views on improving services deliveryRead More →

CJP Justice Yahya Afridi expresses satisfaction with the progress made in the reform domains Highlights the importance of gathering feedback from diverse stakeholders—judges, lawyers, litigants & citizens SC launches ‘Online Feedback form – Stakeholders’ Engagement for Judicial Reform’ for public feedback ISLAMABAD  (   WEB   NEWS   ) As part of theRead More →

Constitutional bench of Apex Court turns down plea to delay military trials appeals hearing with Rs 20,000 cost Rejects plea of federal govt to allow announcement of verdicts by military courts ISLAMABAD   (   WEB  NEWS   ) The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday dismissed a petitionRead More →

Supreme Court Constitutional Bench scheduled Hearing for Arshad Sharif Murder Case on suo motu Notice Bench to Hear Various Cases Including Military Trials of Civilians and Contempt Case Against Imran Khan A seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, will hear cases on December 9. The bench has alsoRead More →

Justice Mansoor urges CJP to convene full court over pleas against 26th amendment ISLAMABAD  (   WEB   NEWS   ) SC judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has written to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, urgiing the formation of a full court to hear pleas challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment. InRead More →

Supreme Court’s constitutional bench seeks report from interior ministry, AGP & other parties in missing persons case Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel says the issue should be resolved by calling a general or joint session of parliament ISLAMABAD  (   WEB   NEWS   ) On Tuesday, the constitutional bench of the Supreme CourtRead More →

Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench Disposes of Suo Motu Case Regarding Foreign Accounts Asking for directions against the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is no longer in office. Supreme Court ISLAMABAD  (  WEB  NEWS  ) The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has disposed of the suo motu case regardingRead More →

CJP Justice Yahya Afridi agrees to early fixation of all types of bail applications soon after the filing The Chief Justice also acceded to the request of the SCBAP that all applications requesting a video link would be entertained on the same day Reiterates his commitment to addressing the challengesRead More →

Supreme Court turns down suo motu notice plea on fatalities amid PTI protest ISLAMABAD  (  WEB   NEWS   ) The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has rejected the PTI plea seeking to take suo motu notice of the deaths that occurred during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s violent protest. A five-member constitutionalRead More →