Tag: Constitutional Law
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Imran Khan Calls for Nationwide Protests After Conviction
Overview: Imran Khan mobilizes supporters after conviction Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for nationwide protests following his conviction in a case that has drawn sharp reactions from his supporters and critics alike. Khan announced that he will appeal the sentence in the Islamabad High Court, arguing that his lawyers were not given…
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Why Abu Trica Could Take Legal Action Against Ghanaian Authorities – Lawyer Explains
Overview: A high-profile arrest under scrutiny The arrest of Frederick Kumi, known as Abu Trica, has thrust Ghanaian law enforcement into the spotlight amid questions about due process and civil rights. When a private practitioner outlines why a suspect or his representatives might pursue legal action against authorities, the focus is often on the legality…
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IHC Resumes Hearing on Petition Against Justice Jahangiri
Islamabad High Court Resumes Hearing on Petition Challenging Justice Jahangiri The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to resume hearings on a petition challenging the degree of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri. A two-member bench, led by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, is convening to review arguments related to the courter’s credentials and related judicial…
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IHC to Resume Hearing on Petition Challenging Justice Jahangiri’s Degree
Overview: IHC Takes Up Petition Challenging a Judicial Degree The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to resume hearings today on a petition that challenges the degree and qualifications of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri. A two-member bench, led by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, will hear arguments and review the allegations surrounding the justice’s…
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Sara Duterte Ready for Presidential Succession: Readiness and Constitutional Duty
Overview: Duterte’s Contingency Readiness Vice President Sara Duterte has publicly reaffirmed her readiness to assume the presidency in the event that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. steps down or becomes unable to discharge the duties of the office. Far from signaling ambition in a vacuum, her statements frame readiness as a constitutional obligation and a practical…
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Legal Ambiguity: FCC Chief Justice’s Unregulated Powers and the Pakistan Judiciary
Overview: A Guarded but Unclear Legal Terrain The newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) in Pakistan is facing a significant governance question: should the discretionary powers of the FCC’s chief justice to form benches be regulated by law? Reports indicate that, despite earlier promises, the federal government led by the PML-N has not yet enacted…
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Legal ambiguity: FCC chief justice’s powers remain unregulated
Unregulated Discretion in the Federal Constitutional Court The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) in Pakistan is meant to provide a definitive framework for constitutional matters at the highest level. Yet, as observers note, the court’s most consequential internal authority—how benches are formed under the chief justice’s discretionary control—appears to operate without formal regulatory safeguards. This lack…
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Judicial Independence Reemphasized: A presidenta? No, Chief Justice BR Gavai Says Courts Can Rule Against the Government When Needed
Introduction: Reaffirming Judicial Independence Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud? No—BR Gavai? Yes—the current chief’s remarks spotlight a fundamental principle of democracy: the judiciary must act independently, guided by the facts and law, not by a presumption of opposing the government in every case. In recent discussions with journalists at his residence, Chief…
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CJ Gavai: Judges Can Be Independent Without Always Checking Government Power
Judiciary’s Independence Isn’t Defined by Opposition to the Government In a recent interaction at his residence, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai emphasized a crucial facet of judicial independence: a judge’s decision must be grounded in the evidence and papers before the court, rather than an assumed stance against the government. The remarks, widely…
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CJ Gavai: Judges Should Rule on Evidence, Not Preconceived Notions About Government
Judicial Independence Reaffirmed: Gavai’s Perspective In a recent exchange with journalists at his residence, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud and colleagues highlighted an essential tenet of the judiciary: independence does not equate to a perpetual tendency to rule against the government. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai underscored that the decision-making process…