Wajih Ahmad Sheikh

PTI challenge to ECP powers referred to LHC larger bench

Justice Shahid recuses himself from hearing challenge to ordinance related to election tribunal appointment. Updated 05 Jun, 2024 10:38am

Nation’s duty to guard rights of minorities, says SC judge Mansoor Ali Shah

Justice Shah, law minister hope for minority communities’ representation in higher judiciary. Updated 02 Jun, 2024 08:16am

LHC asks FIA to handle torture, death and rape cases in custody

Says police have no jurisdiction to investigate these cases under 2022 law. Published 01 Jun, 2024 07:11am

LHC to hear contempt plea against PM today

Lawyer Ashba Kamran has filed petition, saying PM Shehbaz used “inappropriate words” about judges of superior judiciary. Updated 31 May, 2024 07:53am

SHC restrains Pemra from enforcing court reporting ban

LHC judge suggests larger bench to hear challenges to bar on live coverage of court proceedings. Updated 30 May, 2024 08:05am

Woman accused of killing husband gets minor son’s custody

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has ruled that a mother, despite being accused of killing her husband, is entitled to... Published 29 May, 2024 05:52am

LHC sets aside trial court order for girl’s DNA test

Observes parties’ consent necessary or court can opt for physiognomy Published 26 May, 2024 06:42am

IHC restrains Pemra from taking action over court reporting

LHC issues notices to govt, regulator on challenges to ban on live coverage Published 25 May, 2024 06:10am

‘Judiciary does not want confrontation with anyone’

Says respect would be given by the bench as long as the courts were given respect. Updated 25 May, 2024 07:59am

Journalists assail Pemra ban on court reporting

• Pleas in IHC, LHC say directive is ‘against media freedom’ • New order restrains media from airing material that may Published 24 May, 2024 08:05am

Analysis: The defamation conundrum

Experts say Punjab Defamation Act 2024, seeking to "protect public office holders" from fake news and malicious accusations, contains a litany of legal anomalies. Updated 22 May, 2024 04:44pm

Dozens hurt as police break up lawyers’ protest

• Lahore Bar organises rally against LHC’s decision to move civil courts to Model Town • Police round up dozens; law minister... Published 09 May, 2024 07:00am

Ten more May 9 riots suspects get bail

Judge Arshad Javed allowed bail petitions of the suspects subject to furnishing surety bonds of Rs100,000 each. Published 08 May, 2024 07:39am

Lahore Corps Commander House attack suspects granted bail

Judge Arshad Javed allowed bail petitions of the suspects and directed them to furnish surety bonds of Rs100,000 each. Updated 07 May, 2024 10:10am

PPSC paper leak scam: Plea against reinstatement of 100 officers still pending in LHC

SC had ordered for a decision within 45 days. Updated 05 May, 2024 12:11pm

Permission to apply to foreign university: Tribunal dismisses civil judge’s challenge plea

LAHORE: The Punjab Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal has declared that permission to apply for higher education... Published 02 May, 2024 07:40am

Senior SC judge wants ‘firewall’ against meddling

• Justice Mansoor asserts courts ‘united’ against interference • Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt German envoy’s speech over Gaza Published 28 Apr, 2024 09:15am

ECP cannot undo decisions post-election, LHC rules

Court dismisses commission’s order directing RO to recount votes after result announcement. Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:14am

LHC asks judges to protect rape victims’ identity in verdicts

Orders Centre to implement anti-rape law effectively. Published 21 Apr, 2024 06:57am

CJP Isa calls for SC to work with full capacity

Says video link technology has made registries redundant. Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:10am