LHC halts actions under Punjab Property Ownership Act, refers cases to full bench
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday referred 18 more petitions filed against actions taken under the Punjab Property Ownership Act to a full bench after objections were removed, and has issued a stay order while seeking the complete record of proceedings carried out by the committees. Chief Justice of the LHC Justice Aalia Neelum, […]
LHC suspends implementation of Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance
The Lahore High Court has suspended the implementation of the Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance following hearings on multiple petitions against it. LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard petitions from individuals including Abida Parveen and others. After addressing objections raised in the petitions, the court recommended forming a full bench to further deliberate on the matter. […]
LHC raises concerns over Punjab property law
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has expressed serious reservations over a property-related law enacted by the Punjab government. Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Aalia Neelum, heard petitions challenging the Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance. While hearing the case, the court removed objections on six petitions but raised strong concerns over the law. Questioning […]
LHC quashes 11-year sentence in drug case over weak prosecution
The Lahore High Court has nullified an 11-year prison sentence in a drug trafficking case, citing weak investigation and ineffective prosecution. The decision was made due to insufficient evidence and failure to establish the case against the accused, who was charged with possession of 3 kilograms of cannabis. The two-member bench, comprising Justice Farooq Haider […]
LHC upholds life sentence of man convicted of killing wife, dismisses appeal
The Lahore High Court has announced its verdict on the appeal filed by a convict sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his wife with repeated blows from sticks, dismissing the appeal and upholding the sentence of Muhammad Ashraf. Justice Asjad Javed Gharal of the Lahore High Court issued a six-page written judgment on Muhammad Ashraf’s […]
LHC, IHC judges set for transfers under new amendment, list prepared
A comprehensive list prepared under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, proposing the transfer of 10 Lahore High Court (LHC) judges and 4 Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to other provinces. According to sources, under the proposal, the judges will be assigned to various provincial benches for a period ranging from six months to two years. Most […]
LHC CJ orders IG Punjab to review CCD police encounters
LAHORE :Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has directed the Inspector General (IG) Punjab to review the recent police encounters carried out by the Counter Crime Department (CCD).The directive was issued during the hearing of a petition filed by Farhat Bibi. Following the court’s order, IG Punjab appeared in person, and Assistant Advocate General […]