Ayesha A. Malik
Justice Ayesha A. Malik is a distinguished judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, recognized for her work in advancing legal standards and gender equality within the judicial system. In a recent context, she was part of a group of judges who expressed concerns over the seniority and eligibility of judges transferred to the Islamabad High Court, highlighting the complexities surrounding judicial appointments amid ongoing constitutional discussions.
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Justice Ayesha A. Malik was involved in a car accident while traveling from Islamabad to Lahore.
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Pakistan· 2025-09-15Justice Ayesha A. Malik was mentioned as a critic of the full court meeting.
Judges should be cautious when sharing grievances publicly: Tarar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-11
Justice Ayesha A. Malik attended the event at the Supreme Court.
SC plans to use AI to categorise cases for fixing but ‘not yet ready’: CJP Afridi - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08
Justice Ayesha A. Malik called for a review of pension regulations that perpetuate stereotypes about women.
SC judge calls for review of ‘patriarchal’ pension laws - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-30
Justice Ayesha A. Malik observed that tax authorities should not act as penalising agencies.
Taxmen should not act as ‘penalising agencies’: SC - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-15Justice Ayesha A. Malik had rejected outright the review petitions filed by the PML-N, ECP and PPP.
Ruling coalition given two-thirds majority as ECP distributes reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-02
Justice Ayesha A. Malik declared the PTI's applications inadmissible and was not part of the subsequent proceedings.
SC dismisses PTI petitions, making party ineligible for reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-27
Justice Ayesha had formally complained to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi about her dissenting order not being uploaded to the SC’s website.
Justice Mandokhail notes Justices Isa, Afridi acknowledged PTI’s right to reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-29
Justice Ayesha had formally complained to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi about her dissenting order not being uploaded to the SC’s website.
Justice Mandokhail notes Justice Isa, Afridi acknowledged PTI’s right to reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-29Justice Ayesha A. Malik dismissed the review petitions on the first day of hearings.
Justice Mandokhail questions PTI joining Sunni Ittehad Council as SC live-streams reserved seats case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-26
Justice Ayesha A. Malik declared the applications as inadmissible during the first hearing.
SC constitutional bench goes live for first time, resumes hearing review pleas on reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-26Justice Ayesha A. Malik is the first woman to serve on Pakistan’s Supreme Court and advocates for greater gender inclusivity in the legal system.
Gender perspective in legal system - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-23Justice Ayesha A. Malik dismissed the review petitions on the first day of the hearing.
Smaller bench can review cases after 26th Amendment: SC’s Justice Aminuddin - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-20
Justice Ayesha A. Malik was one of the dissenting judges in the original 13-judge bench.
SIC seeks fresh bench for reserved seats case review - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-18
Justice Ayesha A. Malik’s dissenting opinion in the reserved seats case was not made public until May 9 due to new Supreme Court rules.
New SC rules delayed uploading of dissenting order - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-13
Justice Ayesha A. Malik formally complained to Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi about the non-publication of her dissenting order in the reserved seats case.
Justice Ayesha Malik piqued by failure to upload dissenting order - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-10Justice Ayesha A. Malik formally complained to Chief Justice of Pakistan about the non-publication of her dissenting order in the reserved seats case.
Justice Ayesha Malik piqued by failure to upload dissenting order - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-10Justice Ayesha A. Malik insisted on formally recording her opposition to the issuance of notices to the respondents.
SC judges disagree on fate of reviews against reserved seats verdict - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-07
Justice Ayesha A. Malik insisted on formally recording her opposition to the issuance of notices to the respondents.
SC judges disagree on fate of reviews against reserved seats verdict - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-07Justice Ayesha A. Malik objected to the review pleas, declaring them inadmissible.
Two judges object as SC accepts review pleas on reserved seats for hearing - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-06Justice Ayesha A Malik raised concerns about the impact of the transfers on public trust.
SC hears pleas against judges transfer, serves notice to acting IHC CJ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-14
Justice Ayesha A. Malik reproduced the AGP's statement in her detailed reasons for nullifying the military trial.
SC curious about right to appeal after military trials - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-09
The committee decided to fix the case before a five-judge bench comprising justices Ayesha A. Malik.
CJP details why Arshad Sharif case not heard by larger bench - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-07
Justice Ayesha A. Malik was part of the original constitutional bench.
Constitutional Bench expands with addition of five judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-01
Justice Ayesha A. Malik was one of the judges who agreed with the decision against military trials for civilians.
‘Legal procedures must be followed in military trials’ - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-02-27Justice Ayesha A. Malik provided detailed reasons in the October 2023 decision regarding Article 10A.
SC constitutional bench urged to strike down Army Act provisions under Article 10A - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-19
Justice Ayesha A. Malik is among the judges who expressed concerns regarding the judicial appointments.
IHC suggests Justice Dogar’s elevation to Supreme Court - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-13
