Wajih Ahmad Sheikh is a Lahore-based correspondent for Dawn with over two decades of experience covering legal affairs and judicial developments. He can be found on X at @wajihsheikh.
Order issued by judicial magistrate says the allegations require serious judicial consideration and cannot be brushed aside.
Published27 Feb, 202609:39pm
Counsel argues law violates Articles 4, 8, 10-A, 35 and 227 of Constitution; Lahore court convicts man of assaulting wife, mother-in-law.
Updated19 Feb, 202608:03am
Model criminal court finds accused guilty under Section 354 of PPC; says minor inconsistencies in testimony do not invalidate core allegations.
Published18 Feb, 202601:33pm
During the reconciliation proceedings, the wife stated that she did not want to return to her husband’s house at that moment.
Updated12 Feb, 202609:31am
Judicial magistrate appoves post-arrest bail applications of the suspects; directs them to furnish surety bonds of Rs50,000 each.
Updated10 Feb, 202601:56am
Magistrate Naeem Wattoo orders prosecution to present witnesses at next hearing; further proceedings scheduled for Feb 23.
Published09 Feb, 202611:48am
Addressing the 6th Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore, Azam Nazeer Tarar says civilians could be tried by military courts under national laws if they cross the red line.
Published08 Feb, 202607:38am
Advocate Azhar Siddique has asked the court to determine responsibility for the incident and initiate action against those responsible.
Published03 Feb, 202602:34pm
Judicial Magistrate Shafqat Abbas delivers reserved verdict; defence counsel informs court that Rs10 million had been paid to the aggrieved family.
Updated31 Jan, 202603:03pm
