Athar Minallah
Athar Minallah is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, mentioned in the context of the recent protests against the Judicial Commission of Pakistan's meeting to appoint judges, reflecting tensions within the judiciary.
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Athar Minallah was a consistent voice for the weak and disempowered and resigned in protest against the 27th Amendment.
Notable lawyers, citizens laud judges who resigned in wake of 27th Amendment - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-12-06
Judge Athar Minallah resigned citing reservations against the amendment.
3 key judicial bodies reconstituted in light of 27th Constitutional Amendment - PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-18
Justice Athar Minallah authored a decision regarding women's inheritance rights before his resignation.
جسٹس اطہر من اللّٰہ کا استعفے سے قبل تحریر کیا گیا فیصلہ سامنے آگیاPakistan· 2025-11-17
Athar Minallah, another Supreme Court justice, issued a sharply worded letter against the 27th Amendment.
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India· 2025-11-15
Justice Athar Minallah resigned, stating that the constitution he swore to uphold is no more.
Pakistan's army chief gets more powers and lifelong immunity
United Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Justice Athar Minallah also submitted his resignation to the President of Pakistan.
صدر آصف زرداری نے جسٹس منصور علی شاہ اور جسٹس اطہر من اللّٰہ کے استعفے منظور کر لیےPakistan· 2025-11-14Justice Athar Minallah resigned from the Supreme Court.
جسٹس منصور علی شاہ اور جسٹس اطہر من اللّٰہ کے مستعفی ہونے کی اندرونی کہانی سامنے آگئیPakistan· 2025-11-14
Athar Minallah is another justice who resigned.
جسٹس منصور علی شاہ اور جسٹس اطہر من اللّٰہ کو مستعفی ہونے پر خراجِ تحسین پیش کرتے ہیں: اسد قیصرPakistan· 2025-11-14
Justice Athar Minallah also resigned, emphasizing his loyalty to the Constitution of Pakistan.
سپریم کورٹ کے ججز جسٹس منصور علی شاہ اور جسٹس اطہر من اللّٰہ مستعفیPakistan· 2025-11-13Justice Athar Minallah was also a member of the six-member bench that dealt with Abbas’s appeal.
SC says only SJC can probe misconduct allegations against superior court judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-24
Justice Athar Minallah has been delivering lectures on judicial independence.
SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE HYBRID JUDICIARY - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-14
Justice Athar Minallah was also among the judges criticizing the recent full court meeting.
Judges should be cautious when sharing grievances publicly: Tarar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-11
Justice Athar Minallah has lamented the lack of constitutional governance in the country.
Judges speak out - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-10
Justice Athar Minallah is one of the judges who expressed concerns about the process of rule approval in the Supreme Court.
In letter to CJP, 4 judges term SC full court meeting ‘stamp of approval’ for ‘already decided’ rules - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08Justice Athar Minallah participated in the Supreme Court event.
SC plans to use AI to categorise cases for fixing but ‘not yet ready’: CJP Afridi - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08
Justice Athar Minallah indicated that the hybrid system in Pakistan is a euphemism for dictatorship.
Hybrid failures - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-09-06
Justice Athar Minallah made remarks that are difficult to disagree with.
Cartoon: 6 September, 2025 - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-06Justice Athar Minallah indicated that the hybrid system in Pakistan is a euphemism for dictatorship.
Hybrid failures - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-09-06Supreme Court Justice Athar Minallah stated that the talk of a 'hybrid system' in Pakistan indicates the presence of a dictatorship.
Talk of ‘hybrid system’ is admission of dictatorship: Justice Minallah - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-04
Justice Athar Minallah stated that the 77-year history of the judiciary is not something he is proud of.
77 سال کی عدلیہ کی تاریخ میرے لیے قابل فخر نہیں ہے: جسٹس اطہر من اللّٰہPakistan· 2025-09-04
Supreme Court Justice Athar Minallah elaborated on the difficulties judges faced regarding cases of missing persons.
Govt forms special body to provide legal aid to missing persons’ families - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-29
Supreme Court Justice Athar Minallah discussed the challenges judges face regarding cases of missing persons.
BYC says it wants to continue its ‘peaceful protest’ in Islamabad - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-24
Justice Athar Minallah stated that missing persons cases are the most difficult.
گمشدگی کے کیس سب سے زیادہ مشکل ہوتے ہیں، جسٹس اطہر من اللّٰہPakistan· 2025-08-23Supreme Court Justice Athar Minallah elaborated on the difficulties judges faced regarding cases of missing persons and enforced disappearances.
Justice Minallah rues judges’ plight in missing persons cases in face of state non-cooperation - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-23
The acquittal decision was issued by a three-member bench headed by Justice Athar Minallah.
سپریم کورٹ نے نیب کیس میں سزا بھگتنے والے ملزم کو الزامات سے بری قرار دے دیاPakistan· 2025-08-22
Justice Minallah struck down Section 20 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, declaring it illegal.
2022 order on controversial Peca section ‘in legal limbo’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-16
Justice Athar Minallah observed the legal and ethical ramifications of media coverage during criminal investigations.
SC urges responsible media coverage of criminal cases - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-08
Justice Athar Minallah called for the urgent completion of appeal processes and criticized the conditions in overcrowded prisons.
Delays in dispensing justice akin to ‘unauthorised punishment’: SC - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-04
Justice Athar Minallah authored the verdict regarding the simplification of Nikahnamas.
SC wants simpler Nikahnamas, qualified registrars - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-27
Justice Athar Minallah was part of the majority ruling in favor of PTI.
Two judges object as SC accepts review pleas on reserved seats for hearing - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-06
