The concerns have arisen after a military court sentenced 25 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activists last week to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their role in the May 9, 2023 riots, which erupted following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan, Dawn reported.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended judicial officers and advocates for appointments to the Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Bombay, and Allahabad High Courts. The recommendations aim to address vacancies and strengthen the judicial system in these courts.
Military courts in Pakistan have sentenced 60 additional civilians to prison for their "involvement" in violent attacks on military sites during the nationwide riots on May 9, 2023, the Express Tribune reported, citing an announcement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursd
In response to international concerns over military trials for civilians, the Foreign Office (FO) emphasised that Pakistan's legal system is consistent with international human rights law, including provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This comes af
Following the sentencing of 25 people by a military court in Pakistan's Islamabad, the UK expressed concerns and emphasised the lack of "independent scrutiny and transparency" in such proceedings.
The Central Government has appointed Justice G. Narendar as Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court and Justice GS Sandhawalia as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, following Supreme Court Collegium recommendations.
"The behaviour of Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders at the entrance of the Parliament was wrong. Party and ideology can be different but we have to be respectful towards the MPs... Rahul Gandhi should have shown some courtesy after an MP was injured because of his mistake...," Khadse told
Military courts in Pakistan have sentenced 25 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to ten years for their involvement in violent attacks on military installations during the nationwide riots of May 2023. The convictions follow detailed investigations and the completion of legal procedu
In a significant move to streamline the handling of traffic challans, Supreme Court Judge Justice Manmohan inaugurated the Evening Courts dedicated to addressing traffic violations in Delhi.
New Delhi [India], December 20: Consumer protection is a fundamental right, ensuring that people can seek recourse when faced with defective products or poor services. In India, consumer courts serve as dedicated platforms for resolving such disputes. Established under the Consumer Protectio
On Thursday, the Supreme Court restrained all courts across the country from issuing effective interim or final orders, including those authorising surveys, in pending cases against existing religious structures.
A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan also ordered that no fresh suits can be registered over such claims while the court is hearing pleas challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.