Tag: Supreme Court of Pakistan

Supreme Court overturns death sentences, granting benefit of doubt in 2012 Karachi tragedy case.

Apex court says time-scale promotion is a discretionary policy benefit, not an enforceable legal entitlement for government employees ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that time-scale promotion is not a regular service promotion nor a vested legal right of government employees, but a policy-based concession available only to those […]

Islamabad, March 3, 2026 – The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has overturned a previous judgment by the Lahore High Court (LHC) concerning the conversion of a residential plot into commercial use. The case has been sent back to the high court for a fresh hearing, which must be concluded within 90 days.

Islamabad, February 23, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that suspension from service does not amount to dismissal or termination, and therefore, a suspended civil servant remains entitled to full salary, allowances, and all other service benefits during the suspension period.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared illegal the Sindh High Court’s order to block a citizen’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to enforce a court judgment, ruling that depriving a person of their CNIC infringes on the fundamental right to life.

Islamabad, February 16, 2026 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that tenants cannot dispute the ownership rights of their landlords while continuing to occupy the property under a tenancy agreement.

Islamabad, December 12, 2025 — In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that compelling any individual to undergo a DNA test without consent is a direct violation of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution. The apex court held that such intrusive orders infringe upon personal dignity and cannot be made part […]