Aalia Neelum (Pakistani Chief Justice) Biography

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Known for	Being the first female Chief Justice of Lahore High Court

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Qualifications	LLB from University of Punjab (1995) Master’s degree in Political Science B.Ed. B.Ed. from University of Punjab
College/University	University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Religion	Islam
Marital Status	Married

Marital Status	Married

Judicial Service	12 April 2013: Justice of the Lahore High Court 11 July 2024: Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court 2008: Enrolled as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan 12 April 2013: Elevated as Additional Judge of the Lahore High Court 16 March 2015: Took oath as permanent Judge of the Lahore High Court 11 July 2024: Sworn in as Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court 01 February 1996: Enrolled as an advocate with Punjab Bar Council
Notable Achievements	Began practising law in 1996. Became an advocate of the Supreme Court in 2008. Joined the Lahore High Court in 2013. Became a permanent judge on 16 March 2015. Delivered over 203 rulings as a judge. First woman to serve as an administrative judge of anti-terrorism courts in the province. Instrumental in establishing special courts for gender-based violence cases. Developed procedures for e-courts across Punjab. Delivered over 203 reported judgments on significant legal issues Developed standard operating procedures for recording evidence and statements in e-courts across Punjab Served as Inspection Judge for multiple districts including Okara, Nankana, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, and Rawalpindi Expertise in Constitutional Law, White-Collar Crime, Civil, Criminal, Anti-Terrorism laws, NAB, Banking Offences, and Banking Laws

Judicial Service

Notable Achievements

Began practising law in 1996.
Became an advocate of the Supreme Court in 2008.
Joined the Lahore High Court in 2013.
Became a permanent judge on 16 March 2015.
Delivered over 203 rulings as a judge.
First woman to serve as an administrative judge of anti-terrorism courts in the province.
Instrumental in establishing special courts for gender-based violence cases.
Developed procedures for e-courts across Punjab.
Delivered over 203 reported judgments on significant legal issues
Developed standard operating procedures for recording evidence and statements in e-courts across Punjab
Served as Inspection Judge for multiple districts including Okara, Nankana, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, and Rawalpindi
Expertise in Constitutional Law, White-Collar Crime, Civil, Criminal, Anti-Terrorism laws, NAB, Banking Offences, and Banking Laws

1. Aalia Neelum has a diverse practice, covering Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, Criminal Law, and more.
2. Her appointment as Chief Justice was challenged by members of the Pakistan Bar Council in August 2024.
3. Enrolled as an advocate on 1 February 1996.
4. Third in the seniority list of LHC judges at the time of her elevation to Chief Justice.
5. Expected to serve as Chief Justice until 11 November 2028.
6. Her appointment as Chief Justice was unanimously approved by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan
7. Appointed despite not being the senior-most judge, breaking precedent from the 18th Constitutional Amendment procedure
8. Expertise spans Constitutional Law, White-Collar Crime, Civil, Family, Criminal, Public Interest Litigation, NAB, Banking Offences, Special Central Courts Law, and Banking Laws