Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh resigns from his position as a judge. He sent his resignation to President Asif Ali Zardari.
Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh described his judicial service as a great honour. He said serving on the bench was also a source of professional pride.
The judge said his years at the Lahore High Court were among the most meaningful of his career. He also described them as professionally fulfilling years.
Justice Sheikh Explains Decision
In his resignation, Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh outlined his plans for the future. He said he intends to focus on legal scholarship and policy research.
He also plans to explore comparative judicial practices after leaving the bench. The judge said his commitment to the Constitution and rule of law would continue.
Justice Sheikh also sent a copy of his resignation to the Registrar of the Lahore High Court. The resignation will now proceed through the relevant official process.
The development marks a significant change in his judicial career. Justice Sheikh had served as an LHC judge since 2021.
Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh’s Judicial Career
Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh was appointed to the Lahore High Court on May 7, 2021. He was originally scheduled to retire in 2036.
Before joining the bench, he had an extensive legal career. He served as an elected member of the Pakistan Bar Council from 2016 to 2020.
During his time on the council, he also headed its Human Rights Committee. His legal background included both professional and academic experience.
Justice Sheikh graduated from the London School of Economics. He also qualified as a barrister at Middle Temple.
Background of Justice Sheikh
Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh comes from a prominent legal family. He is the son of senior lawyer Akram Sheikh.
Akram Sheikh previously served as president of the Supreme Court Bar Association. His legal career spans several decades.
Justice Sheikh’s decision to resigns from the LHC bench comes before his scheduled retirement. He has chosen to pursue work outside traditional judicial office.
His future plans include legal research and academic work. He also intends to study judicial systems through comparative practice.
The judge said he would leave the bench while remaining committed to constitutional principles. His resignation brings an end to his tenure at the Lahore High Court.
The development follows his decision to resigns and pursue new professional interests. Further formal steps will determine the effective date of his departure.
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