LAHORE – Justice Aalia Neelum took oath as the first female Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC).
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan administered the oath at a ceremony held in Lahore, attended by Punjab’s first woman Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, at the Governor House.
President Asif Ali Zardari approved Justice Aalia Neelum’s appointment, along with Justice Shafi Siddiqui as the top judge of the Sindh High Court, under Article 175-A(13) of the Constitution. Her elevation marks a significant milestone for the LHC, reflecting her distinguished career spanning over two decades in the legal profession.
Appointed as an ad-hoc judge in 2013 and later as a permanent judge in 2015, Justice Neelum has a comprehensive background in constitutional, civil, criminal, and terrorism law. She has contributed to legal advancements, including issuing standard operating procedures for witness testimony via video links and preparing SOPs for e-court trials in Punjab.
Additionally, she has participated in international conferences across various countries, enhancing her legal expertise and perspectives.
