Civil court could not block CNICs of citizens in civil cases: LHC
- 09-Apr-2026
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) while hearing a petition against blocking the national identity card (CNIC) on Thursday set a fresh legal point with regard to blocking the CNIC. The high court bench declared blocking of the national identity card of a citizen by a civil court as unlawful and ordered to unblock the […]
Greece boat tragedy: LHC rejects bail plea of accused
- 24-Feb-2026
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rejected the bail application of the accused in the Greece boat tragedy case. The accused faces two cases registered by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The court questioned payments allegedly collected by the accused, with the defence stating Rs2.5 million per person was gathered to help individuals travel to […]
Basant deaths: LHC summons report from Home Secretary, CCPO
- 11-Feb-2026
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday summoned reports from the Home Secretary Punjab and CCPO, while hearing a petition over Basant incidents. A bench of the high court comprises of Justice Awais Khalid heard petition of Azhar Siddique Advocate over deaths and injuries of people during Basant celebrations. According to the petition, the Punjab […]
LHC moved against DC’s notification banning pictures, songs on Basant kites
- 28-Jan-2026
LAHORE: A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging the ban on printing images on kites and playing songs during the Basant festival. The petition was submitted by PTI’s Sheikh Imtiaz through Advocate Azhar Siddique. The petitioner contended that a ban has been imposed on printing images of any political leader […]
Report on tree cutting submitted to LHC in smog case hearing
- 12-Jan-2026
LAHORE: Member Judicial Water Commission submitted report to the Lahore High Court about tree cutting at Lahore’s Canal Road in smog case hearing on Monday. According to the report, “three large branches of trees have been slashed, which were growing towards the underpass”. Parks & Horticulture Authority’s (PHA) Lahore’s lawyer argued that it was a […]
Punjab submits reply in LHC over kite flying law hearing
- 22-Dec-2025
LAHORE: The Punjab government opposed a petition against the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 in the Lahore High Court (LHC) and pleaded to the court to reject the plea. The high court bench comprises of Justice Khalid Awais was hearing petition of Azhar Siddique advocate against the new law that permits kite-flying for […]
LHC summons FIA reply on plea against police encounters in Punjab
- 11-Dec-2025
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday summoned reply from the FIA and other parties while hearing a petition against killings in alleged police encounters in Punjab. The high court bench summoned reply from parties on the petition filed by Mian Dawood Advocate and other lawyers in the third week of January. Petitioners pleaded […]
Smog: LHC orders action against Punjab University’s smoke-emitting buses
- 28-Nov-2025
The Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered action against Punjab University’s (PU) smoke-emitting buses to deal with the increasing threat of smog, ARY News reported. During the proceedings, the court directed authorities to inspect all government buses and shut down vehicles emitting smoke. The court remarked that buses of Punjab University also emit smoke and should […]
Smog: LHC orders action against pollution contributors
- 21-Nov-2025
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered strict action against individuals and entities responsible for causing pollution amid smog threat. The LHC bench during today’s hearing observed that the air quality index remains high primarily due to smoke-emitting vehicles. “Enough has already happened,” Justice Shahid Karim remarked, noting that smoke-belching vehicles are still visible […]
LHC judge Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigns
- 15-Nov-2025
Lahore High Court (LHC) judge Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigned from his position on Saturday, ARY News reported, citing sources. According to sources, Justice Mirza stepped down due to personal reasons. He submitted his handwritten resignation to President Asif Ali Zardari, requesting its immediate acceptance. Justice Mirza was fifth on the LHC seniority list and […]