Aalia Neelum (Pakistani Chief Justice) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Chief Justice
Nationality	Pakistani
Date of Birth	12/11/1966
Age	59 years
Birthplace	Lahore, Pakistan

Latest News about Aalia Neelum

02/07/2026

Reports in July 2026 said Aalia Neelum was being considered for elevation to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The coverage said the move could take effect after the retirement of Justice Musarrat Hilali in August 2026, which would open a vacancy on the court.

22/12/2025

In December 2025, as Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Aalia Neelum issued a temporary order suspending the operation of the Protection of Imm Property Ordinance, 2025. The interim ruling also set aside actions taken under the ordinance that involved property seizures.

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Bio/Wiki

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

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications	LLB from University of Punjab (1995) Master’s degree in Political Science B.Ed. B.Ed. from University of Punjab Diploma in Sharia Law Diploma in Advanced Sharia Law Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights
College/University	University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Personal Life

Religion	Islam
Marital Status	Married

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Career

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 1998: Admitted to the Lahore High Court
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 Served as focal person for gender-based violence courts. Appointed as Chief Justice of Lahore High Court on 11 July 2024, becoming the first female Chief Justice of the court.

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
1998: Admitted to the Lahore High Court

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
Served as focal person for gender-based violence courts.
Appointed as Chief Justice of Lahore High Court on 11 July 2024, becoming the first female Chief Justice of the court.

Some Lesser Known Facts

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

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