Tag: Lahore High Court

CJP visits LHC with senior judges

LAHORE, Apr 16 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, along with other senior Supreme Court judges, visited the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday. The CJP, accompanied by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and Justice Athar Minallah, arrived at the LHC during the tea break. LHC… Continue reading CJP visits LHC with senior judges

LHC sentences lawyer to 6 months in jail for misbehaving with judge

LAHORE, Apr 08 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday handed down six months imprisonment to a lawyer for misbehaving with a judge. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 100,000 on the lawyer, Advocate Zahid Mahmood Goraya. LHC Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan announced the decision after proving the charge of contempt… Continue reading LHC sentences lawyer to 6 months in jail for misbehaving with judge

LHC dismisses plea against amendment to Elections Act

LAHORE, Mar 22 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday dismissed a petition challenging an amendment to the Elections Act 2017 aimed at reducing the disqualification period for a parliamentarian under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution from life to five years. Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan announced the reserved verdict on a petition filed by Munir… Continue reading LHC dismisses plea against amendment to Elections Act

NA-133: LHC suspends Election Commission’s notice amidst vote recount dispute

LAHORE, Mar 20 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday suspended a notice, issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to a successful candidate on a petition against vote recount in the NA-133 constituency. Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza heard the petition, filed by Azimuddin Zahid of the Sunni Ittehad Council, challenging recounting of votes.… Continue reading NA-133: LHC suspends Election Commission’s notice amidst vote recount dispute

LHC reserves verdict on appeal against ECP power to withdraw electoral symbol

LAHORE, Feb 29 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on an intra-court appeal (ICA) against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) power to withdraw the electoral symbol of a political party. The division bench comprising Justice Ali Baqar Najafi and Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad heard the appeal filed by a citizen,… Continue reading LHC reserves verdict on appeal against ECP power to withdraw electoral symbol

LHC dismisses Salman Akram’s contempt plea against returning officer

LAHORE, Feb 28 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday dismissed a contempt petition, filed by Salman Akram Raja, an independent candidate, against the returning officer of NA-128 constituency, after declaring it not maintainable. Justice Ali Baqar Najafi announced the reserved verdict on a petition, filed by Salman Akram Raja. The court had reserved its… Continue reading LHC dismisses Salman Akram’s contempt plea against returning officer

LHC orders to consolidate pleas about withdrawal of election symbols from parties

LAHORE, Feb 21 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered the registrar office to consolidate all petitions regarding the withdrawal of electoral symbols from political parties. A two-member bench, headed by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, passed the orders while hearing an intra-court appeal challenging powers to withdraw the electoral symbols from political parties. The… Continue reading LHC orders to consolidate pleas about withdrawal of election symbols from parties

LHC stops planting of palm trees along highways, motorways

LAHORE, Jan 26 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday stopped planting of palm trees along highways and motorways. Justice Shahid Karim passed the orders while hearing petitions, filed by Haroon Farooq and others against ineffective measures for controlling smog. During the proceedings, the Environment Protection Department (EPD) director general appeared before the court and… Continue reading LHC stops planting of palm trees along highways, motorways

LHC orders strict action against cafes operating late night

LAHORE, Jan 19 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday ordered for imposing fine on the cafes that stay open till late night in residential areas. Justice Shahid Karim passed the orders while hearing petitions filed by Haroon Farooq and others against ineffective measures to control smog. In the course of proceedings, a member of… Continue reading LHC orders strict action against cafes operating late night

LHC dismisses PTI founder’s pleas against rejection of nomination papers

LAHORE, Jan 17 (APP):A Lahore High Court (LHC) full bench on Wednesday dismissed petitions, filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder against rejection of his nomination papers. The three-member bench, headed by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, announced the reserved verdict on the petitions and upheld decisions of returning officers and tribunal of rejecting his nomination papers.… Continue reading LHC dismisses PTI founder’s pleas against rejection of nomination papers

LHC decides over 50,000 cases in last 4 months of 2023

LAHORE, Jan 01 (APP):Following the directions of Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti, the LHC and its three benches decided more than 50,000 cases from September 1 to December 31, 2023. As per an LHC press release issued on Monday, in the final four months of 2023, a total of 57,625 cases… Continue reading LHC decides over 50,000 cases in last 4 months of 2023

Thal Jeep Rally: courts to remain closed in 3 district on Nov 11

LAHORE, Nov 10 (APP):The courts of three districts would remain closed on Saturday, Nov 11, in connection with Thal Jeep Rally conduct. According to details, the Lahore High Court (LHC) chief justice approved the local judicial leave in three districts including Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu and Layyah on November 11. A notification was issued on Friday… Continue reading Thal Jeep Rally: courts to remain closed in 3 district on Nov 11

LHC orders de-sealing of Lal Havelli

RAWALPINDI, Oct 30 (APP):The Lahore High Court(LHC) Rawalpindi Bench on Monday ordered the de-sealing of Lal Havelli on the petition filed by Sheikh Sidique in the ownership dispute case sealed by Evacuee Trust Property Board(ETPB). According to details, the LHC Justice Mirza Waqas Rauf while hearing the petition filed by the elder brother of the… Continue reading LHC orders de-sealing of Lal Havelli

LHC orders de-sealing of 10 theatres

LAHORE, Sep 08 (APP):The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday ordered the de-sealing of ten commercial theatres of Lahore division. The court ordered to de-seal theatres including Naz theatre, Mahfil theatre, Sitara theatre, Virsa theatre, Sangam theatre, Gulistan theatre, Ravi theatre and Nagina theatre. The court also ordered relevant authorities to decide the application of… Continue reading LHC orders de-sealing of 10 theatres

Heavy machinery being used at the site of a collapsed bridge near Lahore High Court (Rawalpindi Bench) at Swan in the outskirts of the city

APP04-200723 RAWALPINDI: July 20 – Heavy machinery being used at the site of a collapsed bridge near Lahore High Court (Rawalpindi Bench) at Swan in the outskirts of the city. APP/AZD/TZD/ZID
APP04-200723 RAWALPINDI: APP05-200723 RAWALPINDI: July 20 – Heavy machinery being used at the site of a collapsed bridge near Lahore High Court (Rawalpindi Bench) at Swan in the outskirts of the city. APP/AZD/TZD/ZID

Chief Justice Lahore High Court Muhammad Ameer Bhatti addressing to lawyers at local hotel after inaguration of Judicial Complex at the cost of 1750 million consists of 167 kanal at Jhumra Road

APP52-310523 CHINIOT: May 31 - Chief Justice Lahore High Court Muhammad Ameer Bhatti addressing to lawyers at local hotel after inaguration of Judicial Complex at the cost of 1750 million consists of 167 kanal at Jhumra Road. APP/TZD/FHA
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Court acquits Rana Sanaullah in drug recovery case

LAHORE, Dec 10 (APP):A special court for narcotics control on Saturday acquitted Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in a 15-kg drug recovery case, registered during the previous government tenure in 2019. The court also acquitted five co-accused — Usman Ahmad, Muhammad Akram, Sibtain Haider, Amir Rustam and Umer Farooq — in the case.Presiding Judge Muhammad Naeem… Continue reading Court acquits Rana Sanaullah in drug recovery case

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