On 23-02-2026, Barrister Ch. Imran Hassan Ali and Mr. Sheikh Zameer Hussain were appointed as amici curiae (friends of the court) in multiple cases. It is a double honour for Imran. To be appointed as amicus curiae by the High Court is always a great honour. However, in this case, it is a special honour to be appointed amicus curiae alongside Mr. Sheikh Zameer Hussain who is the most senior and eminent lawyer based in Rawalpindi. All praise is for Allah alone!
The cases involve proper interpretation and application of various provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
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On 28-09-2021, Ch. Imran Hassan Ali was appointed amicus curiae (friend of the court) by the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, to assist the Court in a case raising questions of first impression regarding proper interpretation of various provisions of Orders IX and XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
The case was finally heard by a full bench of the Court on 27-11-2025 and 03-12-2025 when Imran had the honour of appearing before the full bench.
The judgment is reported at 2025 LHC 7173 and can be downloaded directly from the Lahore High Court website by clicking here.
It was a great honour for Imran. All praise is for Allah alone!