Syed Mansoor Ali Shah
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah is a senior judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, known for his significant contributions to the judiciary. Recently, he, along with other judges, raised concerns regarding the seniority of judges transferred to the Islamabad High Court and the implications for the appointment process within the judiciary, emphasizing the need for adherence to constitutional principles.
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Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah headed a two-judge bench that faced issues regarding contempt proceedings.
Apex court affirms SJC’s sole authority over judges’ conduct - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-09-25
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah withdrew the contempt notice against Abbas and referred the matter to the Chief Justice.
SC says only SJC can probe misconduct allegations against superior court judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-24
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah observed that a woman's right to maintenance is unconditional from the solemnisation of marriage.
Landmark SC ruling de-links wife’s rights from consummation - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-13
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah of the Supreme Court wrote letters about the workings of Pakistan’s post-amendment judiciary.
Supremely stable - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-09-11
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah criticized the convening of a full court meeting as a mere 'cosmetic exercise.'
Judges should be cautious when sharing grievances publicly: Tarar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-11
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah attended the meetings of the Judicial Commission.
JCP finalises rules for appointing judges to top courts - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08
Syed Mansoor Ali Shah is a senior puisne judge involved in the court proceedings regarding Gandapur's plea.
SC registrar returns KP CM’s plea to meet Imran - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-28
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah is one of the senior judges who wrote a letter rejecting CJP Afridi's explanation regarding the 26th Amendment.
Uploading CJP’s notes on SC website rekindles storm - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-21Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah stressed the need for meaningful consultation, which he stated was the core purpose of the PPA.
CJP ‘ignores’ calls for full court hearing on 26th Amendment - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-20
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah is involved in a controversy regarding the 26th Constitutional Amendment and judicial independence in Pakistan.
Supreme Court rift: Justices Shah, Akhtar say judicial process undermined in 26th Amendment controversy - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-20Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah criticized the ECP for failing to ensure fair elections.
Post-26th judiciary - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-07-12
The meeting was attended by senior puisine judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah.
Supreme Judicial Council dismisses 19 complaints against judges for hearing - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-12
Senior puisine judge of the Supreme Court Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah will attend the SJC meeting.
Supreme Judicial Council to take up pending plaints against judges over weekend - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-09
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah authored a precedent in the case of Arshad Waheed vs Province of Punjab.
Petition against PIA sell-off dismissed - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-08
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah proposed making the minutes of JCP meetings public.
Judicial Commission of Pakistan rejects call to make its proceedings public - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-05
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah was part of the two-judge SC bench that issued the ruling on domicile changes.
Promotion rights of married women in govt jobs secured - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-03
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah wrote in a judgement on a case related to the custody of two children.
Courts must hear child in custody cases, SC rules - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-29
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah observed that dowry should be free from coercion and promote equality in marriage.
Supreme Court says dowry should be ‘free from coercion’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-23
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah raised concerns about the induction of judges in the SC.
SC hears pleas against judges transfer, serves notice to acting IHC CJ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-14
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah opposed the appointment of Justice Najafi.
LHC Justice Baqar Najafi picked to join apex court - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-12
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah stated that any presumption that a married woman becomes financially dependent on her husband is legally untenable.
Women’s legal rights not tied to marriage: SC - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-28
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah was the head of the three-judge SC bench that initially heard the case.
Delay in naming climate authority chief irks SC constitutional bench - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-22
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah was heading the three-judge bench reviewing the case.
Fate of Arshad Sharif’s murder case hangs in the balance - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-07
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah referred the case back to the committee on the grounds that a five-judge larger bench previously heard the case.
CJP details why Arshad Sharif case not heard by larger bench - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-07
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah emphasised that judicial review is essential to prevent abuse of power while respecting executive autonomy.
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah says courts must respect executive autonomy - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-06
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah led the eight-judge majority judgement of the Supreme Court.
Parliament’s first year - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-28
Syed Mansoor Ali Shah is the senior puisne judge heading the SC bench involved in the contempt case.
Actions of SC regular bench in contempt case challenged - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-25
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has declared sexual harassment at the workplace 'less about sexual desire and more about control and domination' in a recent Supreme Court judgement.
SC’s Justice Shah observes sexual harassment matter of ‘control and domination’ in ruling - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-20
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah declared sexual harassment at the workplace as less about sexual desire and more about control and domination.
SC judge says sexual harassment about ‘control and domination’ in ruling - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-20Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah vowed to 'put up a befitting fight'.
New SC judges take oath as old guard vows to put up a fight - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-15
