Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on October 28, 2026, citing health concerns following surgery and what he described as “reasons of conscience.” In his letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, Kayani said the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments had compromised the independence and institutional integrity of high courts. He also expressed concern over growing executive influence in judicial appointments and transfers, warning that public confidence in judicial independence and fairness was being eroded.
Kayani, who said he had disposed of more than 23,000 cases during his judicial career, maintained that ordinary litigants were suffering while their needs were increasingly neglected. His resignation follows his transfer from the Islamabad High Court to the LHC in April, which reduced his seniority, and subsequent disputes over judicial transfers and administrative powers. He had been due to retire in 2032.
The broader concern is whether changes to judicial appointments, transfers, and court administration are strengthening institutional accountability or weakening judicial autonomy. Kayani’s departure adds to an ongoing debate over constitutional governance, separation of powers, and public confidence in Pakistan’s justice system.
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