LAHORE: Justice Aalia Neelum has become the first woman to serve as the Chief Justice of Punjab’s top court. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) unanimously approved her elevation. Justice Neelum will serve until November 11, 2028.
The JCP earlier this week deliberated on the elevation of Justice Neelum as the next chief justice of the LHC, according to a June 9 report published on The Express Tribune. Both the government representatives—the attorney general for Pakistan and the law minister—had agreed on the consideration of Justice Neelum as the new LHC CJ.
Today, the oath-taking ceremony was held at the Governor’s House, where Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan administered the oath to Justice Neelum.
The event was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, alongside esteemed guests including judges, lawyers, and government officials.
Governor Haider Khan congratulated Justice Neelum on her new role, to which she expressed her gratitude towards both the governor and CM Maryam.
The legal community has expressed confidence that CJ Neelum will lead the Lahore High Court (LHC) with integrity, wisdom, and vision. CJ Neelam had a distinguished career spanning over two decades. The CJ obtained her L.L.B. degree from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, in 1995, and later earned a Master’s degree in Political Science from the same institution. –Agencies
