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FCC frames rules on contempt, appeals, habeas corpus and others
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has framed rules covering contempt of court, review petitions, death penalty cases, habeas corpus petitions, appeals, adjournments, enrolment of lawyers, and court proceedings. Federal Constitutional Court (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2026 provide that disciplinary action may be taken against a lawyer for filing a frivolous or mala fide review petition, along with costs of at least Rs25,000. The Registrar may refuse to receive a petition on the ground that it is not in conformity with these Rules or that it is scandalous in nature: Provided ...
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