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SC admonishes judge Malik for misconduct; says video of no legal use to Nawaz unless verified by IHC
CJP notes this is not an "appropriate stage" for the top court to interfere since matter is pending before the IHC.
Haseeb Bhatti
SC reserves verdict on petitions regarding judge Arshad Malik video scandal
Will decide whether to form an inquiry committee or a judicial commission to probe the matter further.
SJC quashes misconduct reference against Justice Isa for writing letters to president
The matter of Justice Isa writing to President Alvi does not constitute misconduct sufficient for his removal: council.
SC accepts review petition seeking Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah's disqualification
Petitioner claims Shah had an iqama and Canadian nationality when he submitted nomination papers for 2013 elections.
SC forms larger bench to determine the span of life imprisonment sentence
"When we don't know how long a person is going to live, how can we halve a life sentence," ponders CJP.
'Will not take a leap in the dark': SC orders FIA to finish judge video leak probe within 3 weeks
Chief Justice Khosa says Supreme Court will examine all evidence to prevent any loss being incurred by anyone.
Suspension of sentence does not mean eligibility to contest elections, SC rules
Disqualification of a candidate will remain intact unless their conviction is specifically suspended by a court: SC.
SC seeks recommendations from attorney general on video leak controversy involving judge
"We have to decide whether to step in or not," says CJP while hearing three petitions; adjourns hearing until July 23.
'Bigger crime than murder': SC throws out acquittal plea of acid attacker despite victim's forgiveness
Chief Justice Khosa says there cannot be any compromise in a case concerning an acid attack.
SC tells cantonment boards to remove structures previously used to hold up billboards in 6 weeks
In October 2018, the Supreme Court had ordered the removal of billboards from public places across the country.
Corruption convicts must pay fine 'even if they are dead', says CJP Khosa
CJP says a person convicted of corruption has to pay the fine even if they have served extra time in prison.
SC turns death sentence to life imprisonment in terrorism case
Justice Khosa observes that the murders seemed to have occurred "in a fit of temporary rage".
CJP calls National Judicial Policy Making Committee meeting on June 24
Recommendations regarding establishment of model courts throughout the country will be discussed.
CJP Khosa seeks to review life imprisonment law
Chief justice says interpretation of life imprisonment law is flawed as it is meant to last a lifetime, not 25 years.
Ban on recruitment continues as SC orders PIA to submit plea against regularisation order
PIA counsel argues the ban on recruitment refrains the airline from executing another SC order to regularise employees.
SCBA, lawyers protest as Supreme Judicial Council hears references against senior judges
The main entrance of the apex court was blocked by the lawyers.
SC rejects Mukhtar Mai's 2011 review petition on technical grounds
Court observes that points raised in application could not be considered for hearing in a review petition.
'Karachi has become the worst city in Pakistan,' says Justice Gulzar Ahmed
SC, while hearing Amal Umer case, questions feasibility of stopping police from using weapons "in a city like Karachi".
'Up to India what route it decides to use,' says FO spokesperson on Modi's trip to Bishkek
Despite Pakistan granting India permission for Modi's plane to fly through its airspace, India decides against it.
SC orders sugar mill owners to pay dues by Friday
Court says if cheques are not submitted by Friday the Advocate General's office should file an application in court.