Lahore High Court rejects reports of promotion of 93 senior civil judges

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed media reports claiming that 93 Senior Civil Judges are being promoted to the positions

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed media reports claiming that 93 Senior Civil Judges are being promoted to the positions of Additional District and Sessions Judges, terming the information misleading and contrary to the actual facts.

In an official clarification, the spokesperson for the Lahore High Court stated that reports circulating in several national newspapers and on social media regarding the proposed promotions of 93 judicial officers were inaccurate.

According to the clarification, the impression that 93 Senior Civil Judges would be promoted against existing vacant positions of Additional District and Sessions Judges does not reflect the actual situation. The court has made it clear that the information being circulated about these promotions is not based on verified facts.

The clarification comes after reports regarding the alleged promotion of a large number of Senior Civil Judges attracted attention across media platforms, creating confusion about the judicial officers’ promotion process and the availability of vacant positions within the judicial hierarchy.

The spokesperson emphasised that the public should not rely on unverified information or reports circulating through unofficial channels. Instead, all concerned individuals, media organisations and members of the public have been advised to refer to the official statement issued by the Media Cell of the Lahore High Court for accurate information.

The court also urged media outlets to exercise caution while reporting on administrative and judicial matters, particularly those involving appointments, transfers and promotions of judicial officers.

The Lahore High Court’s clarification aims to address the confusion surrounding the reported promotion of 93 Senior Civil Judges and ensure that inaccurate information does not continue to circulate.

The official press release issued by the court’s Media Cell remains the authentic source of information on the matter. The clarification does not confirm the reported mass promotion exercise and rejects the specific claims concerning promotions against existing vacant posts.

The development highlights the importance of relying on official communications when reporting on sensitive judicial and administrative matters.