Nasir Iqbal

Call for full court to settle jurisdiction row

• SC bench enlists Khawaja Haris Ahmed and Ahsan Bhoon as amici • Judicial order cannot be trumped by administrative order, court Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:14am

‘Jurisdiction’ becomes bone of contention at apex court

Justice Mansoor Shah says once fixed, the case cannot be taken away; calls it "gift from God". Updated 22 Jan, 2025 08:00am

Electoral fairness hinges on ECP’s independence, says Justice Ayesha Malik

Additional note explains verdict overturning de-seating of MNA Bazai; Justice Shah says Article 63A doesn't empower ECP to determine facts. Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:01am

Judicial ‘bad blood’ in focus as SC official faces contempt

Three judge bench issues show cause notice to addi­tional registrar; Balochistan Bar Council regrets move to not fix case. Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:45am

JCP seeks details of nominees for PHC vacancies

JCP to meet on Feb 1 to consider recommendations. Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:22am

What about civil charges against military court convicts, SC asks

Judges question why those booked under penal code, army act only convicted under latter. Updated 18 Jan, 2025 07:54am

Supreme Court defers jurisdiction issue till 20th

Decision follows change in bench’s composition with Justice Abbasi replacing Justice Irfan Khan as third member. Updated 17 Jan, 2025 11:00am

SC asks for data on civilians tried by military courts

Justice Afghan points to "apparent lacuna" in Army Act over definition of "any person". Updated 17 Jan, 2025 08:51am

Lawyers call for delaying JCP meetings amid 26th amendment challenges

Ask SC, high court judges to act decisively to protect judiciary’s independence, integrity. Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:54am

‘Anomaly’ about trials under army act baffles SC judge

Justice Mandokhail wonders terrorists involved in violence against army men not liable to face military justice. Updated 16 Jan, 2025 07:53am

SC to mull jurisdiction of regular bench tomorrow

Bench headed by Justice Mansoor Shah is hearing appeal against SHC order striking down Section 221-A(2) of Customs Act. Updated 15 Jan, 2025 11:55am

SC asks if any armymen were held accountable for May 9 breaches

Govt lawyer says no serving military officers charged over damage to installations, claims institution "showed restraint". Updated 15 Jan, 2025 07:36am

Justice Shah wonders if ‘non-CB’ judges can be prevented from hearing constitutional matters

Observes that jurisdiction of ordinary benches taken away through Article 191A after 26th Amendment. Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:50am

‘Jolted’ by missing persons complaints, CJP Afridi wants to ‘hear other side’ too

Says cases of enforced disappearances are high courts’ domain; announces financial aid plan for less privileged litigants. Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:43am

SC asks if army law covers constitutional violation penalties

Judges question whether evidence presented before military courts fulfils Qanoon-i-Shahadat requirements. Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:35am

Competence of military court judges questioned

Justice Mandokhail wonders how much experience presiding officers have of handing down harsh punishments. Updated 11 Jan, 2025 08:11am

Judicial Commission of Pakistan to appoint judges to SHC on 23rd

Members asked to furnish nominees' CVs with necessary documents via email. Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:57am

SC questions ‘inconsistency’ in trials of May 9 accused

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of Supreme Court on Thursday raised serious questions over the military trial of... Published 10 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Live stream of SC hearing on 26th amendment sought

LHCBA says ensuring transparency in the case will propagate open justice, press freedom. Updated 09 Jan, 2025 12:08pm

Military trials meant for APS-like tragedies: judge

Justice Hilali wonders whether May 9 accused fully understood gravity of actions; Punjab says prisoners being treated in line with law. Updated 09 Jan, 2025 08:59am