Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar is a prominent Pakistani judge who has recently been nominated by the Islamabad High Court for a position in the Supreme Court. Following his transfer from another high court, he was designated as the senior puisne judge of the IHC, leading to his inclusion in the revised list of nominees for the apex court. His elevation has sparked discussions regarding judicial seniority and the implications of transfers among judges in Pakistan.
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IHC Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar visited the old G-10 building last week to evaluate its suitability.
FCC preparing to move into Shariat Court building - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-12-06
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar has been inducted as a member of the Supreme Judicial Council.
IHC CJ Dogar inducted as member of Supreme Judicial Council - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-25
Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar headed the two-judge IHC bench that issued the interim order.
IHC’s Justice Jahangiri challenges order barring him from work - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-20
Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar is the Chief Justice leading the Islamabad High Court bench that barred Justice Jahangiri from judicial work.
‘Fake’ degree case: CJ Dogar-led IHC bench bars Justice Jahangiri from judicial work - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-16
Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar is leading the bench hearing the petition against Justice Jahangiri.
IHC CJ to hear petition against fellow judge’s ‘fake degree’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-12
Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar strongly supported the proposed IHC Rules, 2025.
IHC adopts new rules by razor-thin majority - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-04
Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar strongly supported the proposed IHC Rules, 2025.
IHC adopts new rules by razor-thin majority - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-04Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar approved the new Roster of Sitting.
IHC roster reshuffle sees Aafia Siddiqui case handed to new judge - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-29
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday dismissed petitions filed against the planned auction of five Bahria Town properties in Rawalpindi and one in Islamabad, enabling the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to proceed with the sale.
NAB gets go-ahead to sell off Bahria Town assets - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-06
Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar issued the directive while hearing a petition from a petrol station operator whose business has been severely disrupted by the prolonged demonstration near the National Press Club.
IHC orders talks with BYC to clear capital streets - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-05
Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar is the incumbent Chief Justice whose transfer was challenged by five senior judges.
Judges opposing CJ Dogar’s transfer sidelined in committee reshuffling - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-19
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was appointed as the chief justice of Islamabad High Court.
Chief justices of four high courts likely to take oath next week - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-07
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was transferred to the IHC and became the senior puisne judge.
SC Constitutional Bench dismisses pleas against transfer of IHC judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-19
Acting IHC Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar lifted stay orders on tax-related cases.
Islamabad High Court ends stay orders in 270 cases, helping FBR collect Rs600 billion - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-09Acting Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar is overseeing the hearing of Bushra Bibi's plea.
Imran unlikely to get any relief from IHC this year - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-01
Acting Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar questioned the legitimacy of the proceedings.
Delisting of case exposes tensions among IHC judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-29Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was transferred to the Islamabad High Court from the Lahore High Court.
Judges transferred to IHC not to hire lawyer to defend seniority case, SC told - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-17
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar from the Lahore High Court was transferred to the Islamabad High Court.
Federal govt asks SC to dismiss pleas of IHC judges in transfer case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-16Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was transferred to the IHC and made the senior puisne judge.
SC hears pleas against judges transfer, serves notice to acting IHC CJ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-14
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was transferred to the Islamabad High Court and is involved in the seniority controversy.
Seniority row: SC Constitutional Bench fixes plea of IHC judges for April 14 - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-07
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was notified as the acting chief justice of the Islamabad High Court.
One of three ex-judges to vote for IHC chief justice appointment - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-06
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was transferred from the Lahore High Court to the IHC.
Situationer: Battle for seniority may overshadow upcoming JCP huddle - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-02
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was appointed as the IHC’s acting chief justice, which faced opposition.
Analysis: Turning of the legal tide? - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-03
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar from the Lahore High Court was transferred to the Islamabad High Court.
Senior lawyer resigns as JCP member citing ‘controversies’ over judicial appointments - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-24
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar is involved in a controversy regarding his role as the acting IHC chief justice.
Seniority row: 5 judges urge SC to restrain Justice Dogar from duties as acting IHC CJ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-20Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar is the Acting Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court who turned down a request to register the Al-Qadir Trust.
IHC refuses to register Al-Qadir Trust as charity - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-19
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was appointed IHC’s acting chief justice.
IHC restructuring strips Justice Kayani of crucial powers - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-18Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar is the newly appointed acting chief justice of the Islamabad High Court who took up a petition challenging changes to the country’s cybercrime laws.
In first hearing as acting IHC top judge, Justice Dogar takes up plea against Peca changes - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-17
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar took oath in a ceremony boycotted by his fellow judges.
Top IHC judges stay away from new boss’ oath - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-15
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar was slated to receive the oath from President Asif Ali Zardari.
In a first, new SC judges to take oath outdoors - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-14
