Munib Akhtar
Munib Akhtar is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, noted for his involvement in judicial affairs that have sparked protests from lawyers regarding the appointment of judges by the Judicial Commission.
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Justice Munib Akhtar is a member of the SJC.
3 key judicial bodies reconstituted in light of 27th Constitutional Amendment - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-11-18
Justice Munib Akhtar was present at the Supreme Judicial Council meeting.
سپریم جوڈیشل کونسل کی ججز کے کوڈ آف کنڈکٹ میں اہم ترمیم، میڈیا پر بات کرنے پر پابندیPakistan· 2025-10-18
Justice Munib Akhtar represents the Supreme Court.
IHC CJ Dogar inducted as member of Supreme Judicial Council - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-25
Justice Munib Akhtar was one of the judges criticizing the full court meeting.
Judges should be cautious when sharing grievances publicly: Tarar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-11
Justice Munib Akhtar was one of the signatories of a letter highlighting issues within the apex court.
Judges speak out - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-10
Justice Munib Akhtar was one of the justices present at the commission meetings.
JCP finalises rules for appointing judges to top courts - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08
Justice Munib Akhtar is one of the judges who raised concerns regarding the unilateral approval of the Supreme Court Rules.
In letter to CJP, 4 judges term SC full court meeting ‘stamp of approval’ for ‘already decided’ rules - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08Justice Munib Akhtar is another senior judge who co-signed the letter addressing the CJP's response to the 26th Amendment controversy.
Uploading CJP’s notes on SC website rekindles storm - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-21Justice Munib Akhtar was involved in the communication exchange regarding the 26th Amendment.
CJP ‘ignores’ calls for full court hearing on 26th Amendment - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-20
Justice Munib Akhtar has raised concerns about the handling of the 26th Amendment and the autonomy of the judiciary in Pakistan.
Supreme Court rift: Justices Shah, Akhtar say judicial process undermined in 26th Amendment controversy - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-20Justice Munib Akhtar was a member of the three-judge bench deciding the appeal.
Taxmen should not act as ‘penalising agencies’: SC - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-15Justice Munib Akhtar attended the meeting and was appointed as head of a committee to propose amendments.
Supreme Judicial Council dismisses 19 complaints against judges for hearing - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-12
The recommendations were prepared by Justice Munib Akhtar, also an SJC member.
Supreme Judicial Council to take up pending plaints against judges over weekend - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-09
Justice Munib Akhtar voted in favor of making the proceedings public.
Judicial Commission of Pakistan rejects call to make its proceedings public - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-05
Justice Munib Akhtar authored a majority judgement regarding military trials of civilians.
Judicial surrender - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-05-25
Justice Munib Akhtar authored a majority judgement regarding military trials of civilians.
Judicial surrender - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-05-25Justice Munib Akhtar was one of the judges who ruled in favor of PTI.
Two judges object as SC accepts review pleas on reserved seats for hearing - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-06
Justice Munib Akhtar administered the oath to Justice Mansoor Ali Shah.
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah takes oath as acting CJP - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-21
Justice Munib Akhtar expressed similar concerns regarding the judges' transfers.
SC hears pleas against judges transfer, serves notice to acting IHC CJ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-14
Justice Munib Akhtar was of the view that the case was earlier heard by a five-judge bench.
CJP details why Arshad Sharif case not heard by larger bench - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-07
Justice Munib Akhtar was one of the judges who agreed with the decision against military trials for civilians.
‘Legal procedures must be followed in military trials’ - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-02-27
Munib Akhtar is a judge who participated in the request to delay the Judicial Commission meeting.
عدلیہ، ججوں میں اضافہPakistan· 2025-02-23
Justice Munib Akhtar made certain observations regarding military trials that raised concerns.
SC constitutional bench urged to strike down Army Act provisions under Article 10A - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-19
Justice Munib Akhtar expressed similar reservations in a letter written to Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi.
Justice Sarfraz Dogar appointed IHC acting chief justice amid reservations over seniority - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-13
Justice Munib Akhtar is one of the judges raising concerns about the recent transfers.
IHC suggests Justice Dogar’s elevation to Supreme Court - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-13
Justice Munib Akhtar expressed similar reservations in a letter written to Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi.
Justice Sarfraz Dogar set to take helm of ‘divided’ IHC - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-13Justice Munib Akhtar showed concerns in a letter to the chief justice regarding the JCP meeting.
Pakistani lawyers stage protest against high-level meeting of constitutional body to pick eight SC judges
India· 2025-02-10