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LHC rejects petition against acceptance of Buzdar’s resignation

Dawn 22 Apr 2022

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti on Thursday dismissed a petition against the acceptance of former chief minister Usman Buzdar’s resignation by the then Punjab governor and sought a reply from the governor on a petition of chief minister-elect Hamza Shehbaz challenging the delay in his oath-taking.

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Resignation honourable way out for dissident lawmakers, observes SC judge

Dawn 22 Apr 2022

The five-member bench of the SC hearing the presidential reference, which is related to disqualification of lawmakers over defection, is headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and comprises Justice Akhtar, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail.

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LHC directs President Alvi to appoint representative to administer oath to Hamza

Dawn 22 Apr 2022

"A copy of the court order should immediately be sent to the president," LHC Chief Justice Ameer Bhatti said ... Justice Bhatti, however, remarked, "If it was so important, you would have prepared for your arguments ... The LHC chief justice further observed that for the past 21 days, the province had been functioning without a government.

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Punjab CM oath: LHC instructs Governor Omer Cheema to take a decision by 2pm today

Dawn 22 Apr 2022

"If he (the governor) fails to [take a decision], the court will announce its verdict," LHC Chief Justice Ameer Bhatti said, asserting that the governor had "no justification" to delay the oath ... The LHC chief justice further observed that for the past 21 days, the province had been functioning without a government.

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LHC instructs Punjab governor to take decision on Hamza's oath as CM by 2pm today

Dawn 22 Apr 2022

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Supreme Court Justice Roh Tae-ak nominated as election watchdog chief

Korea Times 22 Apr 2022

Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Meong-su picked Roh to replace Noh ... The chief justice is expected to soon ask the National Assembly to hold a confirmation hearing for Roh.

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US Supreme Court rules 6-3 not to retry Michigan man convicted of murder

The Norman Transcript 22 Apr 2022

Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion for the court's conservative majority, which was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett ... Marceau noted that the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has ...

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CJP praises ‘defenders of Constitution, judiciary’

Dawn 22 Apr 2022

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial praised the people who stood up for the Constitution and the judiciary at a time when “some forces tried to subvert institutions for political motives” ... Chief Justice Umar Bandial was all praise for the PPP for its “fortitude in the face of heavy odds and for upholding the Constitution at all times”.

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Arizona Supreme Court reinstates massive income tax cuts

Castanet 22 Apr 2022

FILE - Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert M ... The order signed by Chief Justice Brutinel does not explain the court's reasoning, saying a full opinion will be released later. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) ... The order signed by Chief Justice Robert Brutinel does not explain the court's reasoning, saying a full opinion will be released later.

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LHC directs governor to submit reasons for refusal to administer oath to Hamza Shabaz by 2pm

The News International 22 Apr 2022

The provincial law officer argued before LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti that the governor is of the view that the election of the chief minister was not held under the constitution ... At this, the chief justice asked him to give this in writing that the governor has refused ...

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Suggest ways to further improve justice dispensation: CJ to lawyers

The Times of India 22 Apr 2022

Chief Justice (CJ) of Bombay High Court Dipankar Datta on Thursday called on lawyers from the city to come up with suggestions to further improve the justice dispensation system ... Justice Datta is heading the division bench with justice Amit ...

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Local Fugitive Arrested On Warrants

Sierra County Sentinel 22 Apr 2022

... remains committed to tracking down fugitives from justice even if they leave our jurisdiction as we work with other law enforcement partners to bring these individuals to justice," says TCPD Chief Victor Rodriguez.

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Supreme Court open to critics too: CJP Justice Umer Ata Bandial

The News International 22 Apr 2022

“Courts are open to critics, as their job is to dispense justice to everyone,” Justice Bandial said, adding that the court will continue to serve its purpose despite criticism ... "You mean that Article 63-A allows vote casting but not counting," the chief justice asked.

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India Supreme Court stays anti-encroachment drive in Delhi neighborhood

Jurist 22 Apr 2022

A bench led by the Chief Justice of India on April 20 status quo on the demolition drive on hearing a mention by senior advocate Dushyant Dave appearing for Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind ... The NDMC stopped the drive only after the Chief Justice communicated the order directly to the NDMC and the Delhi Police ... ....

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Shirley and Henry Frye donate historical items to archives at N.C. A&T;

News & Record 22 Apr 2022

The acquisition of this collection represents more than five decades of materials that document the Fryes’ legacy in civil rights, social justice and civic engagement ... The materials will establish the Justice Henry E ... Supreme Court (1983); and the first African American chief justice of the N.C.