Faisal Siddiqi
Faisal Siddiqi is a prominent Pakistani lawyer and advocate known for his work in civil rights and constitutional law. He has been involved in various landmark cases that challenge governmental authority and advocate for the rights of individuals against military and state overreach. Siddiqi is recognized for his articulate legal arguments and commitment to justice, making him a significant voice in Pakistan's legal landscape, especially in cases related to civil liberties.
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Faisal Siddiqi is the counsel for Mazari and Chattha who filed a joint appeal before the Supreme Court.
Controversial social media posts case: Islamabad court rejects Imaan Mazari’s acquittal plea - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-12-04
Faisal Siddiqi filed the appeal on behalf of the Karachi Bar Association in the Supreme Court.
SC removes bar on IHC judge - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-30
Faisal Siddiqi represented the Sunni Ittehad Council in the case.
PTI’s hopes dashed as rivals set to receive reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-03
Mahrang's petition was filed in the Supreme Court through senior counsel Faisal Siddiqi.
Mahrang approaches SC against BHC’s dismissal of constitutional pleas for release - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-12
Moved through senior counsel Faisal Siddiqi, the appeal pleaded that Mahrang Baloch had challenged her detention before the BHC.
Mahrang’s sister moves SC against her detention - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-12
Faisal Siddiqi, who was representing SIC, conceded some 'mistakes were committed' by the party.
PTI erred in asking its members to join SIC: Supreme Court’s CB - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-30
Faisal Siddiqi was representing the SIC in the Supreme Court hearing.
Judges in a fix over SIC role in reserved seats case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-28Senior counsel Faisal Siddiqi represents former presidents of the Islamabad High Court Bar Association.
SC judge questions law secretary’s role in transfer summary - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-27
Faisal Siddiqi, the counsel for the SIC, will begin his arguments on Tuesday.
Legality of PTI’s relief in reserved seats case contested - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-27
Senior counsel Faisal Siddiqi contended that the central issue in the present dispute revolves around the seniority of IHC judges.
SC Constitutional Bench member decries ‘embarrassing’ plea targeting IHC judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-22
Faisal Siddiqi filed an application on behalf of the SIC regarding the composition of the constitutional bench.
SIC seeks fresh bench for reserved seats case review - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-18
Faisal Siddiqi is a senior counsel who moved a joint petition on behalf of several judges regarding their seniority dispute.
Five former bar presidents back IHC judges in seniority row - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-25
Senior counsel Faisal Siddiqi represented the Lahore High Court Bar Association in the case.
SC constitutional bench throws out plea against IHC CJ’s appointment - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-15
Faisal Siddiqi, who was representing civil society, proposed that the transfer of cases would be a 'via media' — the middle way.
SC Constitutional Bench urged to send civilians’ cases to ATCs - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-04Advocate Faisal Siddiqi represented the petitioners in the case.
Military trials case: Crime deserves punishment no matter where trial is held, notes SC’s Justice Mandokhail - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-04
Faisal Siddiqi, who was representing civil society, proposed that the transfer of cases would be a 'via media' — the middle way.
Constitutional Bench urged to send civilians’ cases to ATCs - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-04Faisal Siddiqi represented civil society and cited a 1977 LHC case during the hearing.
Poet’s detention during Zia regime echoes in SC military trials case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-28
