Punjab
Punjab tells LHC a convicted civilian cannot claim fundamental rights
Punjab told the LHC that Hassaan Khan Niazi, convicted in a May 9 case, has no fundamental rights claim and his petition against his army trial should go.
Lahore High Court
Lahore High Court: 9 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Punjab tells LHC a convicted civilian cannot claim fundamental rights. Key developments, background…
9 stories on Lahore High Court since 29 September 2026; the latest was published on 2 November 2026.
Key developments
- Punjab tells LHC a convicted civilian cannot claim fundamental rightsPunjab told the LHC that a civilian convicted of an offence against the state cannot claim fundamental rights.
- LHC asks for separate plea on Noreen Niazi's treatment and family meetingsThe Lahore High Court told the counsel for Noreen Niazi, Imran Khan's sister, to file a separate miscellaneous application seeking medical treatment and family meetings.
- LHC's Justice Mohsin Kayani resigns, citing the executive's controlLahore High Court judge Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday in a letter to the president, citing health after a recent surgery and 'reasons of conscience'.
- FCC rejects ownership claim over state land held on cultivation leaseThe Federal Constitutional Court rejected a claim to proprietary rights over protected agricultural land by leaseholders, observing that state property held in trust cannot be alienated except under law.
- LHC issues contempt notices to foreign secretary over Pakistanis held in UAEJustice Sadiq Mehmood Khurram issued notices to Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar on two contempt petitions, with replies due by October 29.
Punjab
LHC asks for separate plea on Noreen Niazi's treatment and family meetings
The LHC told counsel for Imran Khan's sister Noreen Niazi to file a separate plea for treatment and family meetings after she was moved to PIC from jail.
Punjab
LHC's Justice Mohsin Kayani resigns, citing the executive's control
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned from the Lahore High Court, citing health and conscience, and said the 26th and 27th Amendments hurt judicial independence.
Islamabad
FCC rejects ownership claim over state land held on cultivation lease
The Federal Constitutional Court ruled that a temporary cultivation lease gives no right to title, setting aside a Lahore High Court order on 49 acres in Pakpattan.
Punjab
LHC issues contempt notices to foreign secretary over Pakistanis held in UAE
The LHC issued contempt notices to the foreign secretary over two PTI-linked Pakistanis held in the UAE since 2024 without consular access, their lawyer said.
Punjab
Rawalpindi courts paralysed after alleged attack on civil judge
Lawyers and court staff held rival protests in Rawalpindi after a civil judge was allegedly struck in his chamber and lawyers were booked for terrorism.
Punjab
Imran Khan's sisters still in jail after detention order expires, LHC told
Aleema Khan's son has asked the Lahore High Court to free Imran Khan's three sisters, saying their 30-day detention order expired on October 19.
Punjab
LHC seeks report as 500 missing girls cases sit pending in Punjab
LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum sought a report after Punjab's police chief said over 500 missing girls cases are pending, and urged a change in police mindset.
Punjab
Lahore High Court seeks replies on petition to regulate camera-equipped smart glasses
The Lahore High Court issued notices to the federal government and PTA on a petition saying glasses like Ray-Ban Meta can secretly film people and threaten privacy.