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Here are some notable judgments and cases related to Pakistan's Supreme Court:

Landmark Cases:

  1. NRO Case (2012): The Supreme Court declared the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) unconstitutional, which had granted amnesty to politicians and officials accused of corruption.
  2. Memogate Case (2012): The court ordered the arrest of former Ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani, for allegedly drafting a memo asking the US to intervene in Pakistan's government to prevent a military coup.
  3. Disqualification of Nawaz Sharif (2017): The court disqualified Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from office in the Panama Papers case, citing corruption and misuse of power.
  4. Blasphemy Law Case (2018): The court ruled that the blasphemy law, which carries the death penalty, is constitutional, but also emphasized the need for its fair application and protection of religious minorities.

Judgments:

  1. Article 199 Judgment (2019): The court ruled that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has the authority to disqualify a candidate from contesting elections if they are found guilty of corruption or misuse of power.
  2. NAB Amendment Judgment (2019): The court struck down several amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law, which had given the anti-corruption watchdog more powers to investigate and prosecute corruption cases.
  3. Khan vs. PTI Judgment (2020): The court ruled that Imran Khan, the then-Prime Minister, was not guilty of contempt of court for his remarks about the judiciary.

Notable Judges:

  1. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry: Known for his bold judgments, including the NRO case and the Memogate case.
  2. Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa: Served as the Chief Justice of Pakistan from 2018 to 2019 and was known for his strong stance against corruption and terrorism.
  3. Justice Gulzar Ahmed: Currently serving as the Chief Justice of Pakistan and has been known for his judgments on issues such as the blasphemy law and the NAB law.

Controversies:

  1. Judicial Activism: The Supreme Court has been criticized for overstepping its constitutional bounds and interfering in political matters.
  2. Partisan Politics: The court has been accused of taking sides in political disputes and favoring certain political parties or individuals.
  3. Lack of Transparency: The court has faced criticism for its lack of transparency in its decision-making process and the secrecy surrounding its judgments.