Tag: Judicial Independence
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CJP Denies Justice Mansoor’s NOC for Yale Event Attendance
Introduction In a recent development that has stirred significant debate within legal circles, the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Yahya Afridi, has once again denied Justice Mansoor Ali Shah permission to attend an international legal event at Yale Law School. This decision not only underscores the ongoing tensions within Pakistan’s judiciary but also raises important…
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CJP Denies Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Permission to Attend Yale Event
CJP Denies Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s International Request In a significant development, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has again denied Justice Mansoor Ali Shah a no-objection certificate (NOC) to participate in an international event hosted by Yale Law School in the United States. This refusal is part of a broader context involving judicial…
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Contempt of Court Warning to Imaan Mazari by Islamabad High Court
Overview of the Contempt Warning On Thursday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) made headlines as Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar issued a warning to prominent rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir. The warning came during a contentious courtroom exchange, where Mazari allegedly referred to the Chief Justice as a “dictator.” This incident raises…
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Imaan Mazari Warned of Contempt of Court by IHC CJ
Introduction The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice, Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, has recently issued a stern warning to prominent human rights activist and lawyer, Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir. The warning pertains to her comments labeling the Chief Justice as a “dictator,” which has stirred significant attention in legal and political circles. The Incident The controversy…
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Political Landscape in Brazil: Tarcísio de Freitas and the STF Attack
Understanding the Attack on STF and Its Political Implications The recent attack on Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Tribunal Federal (STF) has sparked a wave of discussions and interpretations among Brazil’s political landscape. While many analysts view this event through a critical lens, suggesting it undermines democratic institutions, key allies of Governor Tarcísio…
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Supreme Court Rules 2025 Under Fire: Legal Scrutiny Intensifies
Introduction to Supreme Court Rules 2025 The legal landscape in Pakistan has taken a significant turn with the introduction of the Supreme Court Rules 2025. Enacted last month, these rules have ignited a fierce debate among the judiciary, with a notable response from four Supreme Court justices questioning their legality. This article delves into the…