Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani Reportedly Resigns from Lahore High Court
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK: Lahore High Court Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani has reportedly submitted his resignation to the President of Pakistan, according to a report published by Express Urdu on October 28, 2026. The reported development comes after his transfer from the Islamabad High Court to the Lahore High Court earlier this year.
The report states that Justice Kayani sent his resignation to the president. However, an official confirmation of its acceptance or a formal notification of his departure was not independently available at the time of writing.
Justice Kayani previously served as a senior puisne judge of the Islamabad High Court. His transfer to the Lahore High Court was approved in April 2026, alongside the transfers of two other Islamabad High Court judges to different high courts.
Recent Judicial Assignment
Justice Kayani’s transfer had drawn attention because of his seniority in the Islamabad High Court and the subsequent changes to his position in the Lahore High Court.
A judicial roster issued by the Lahore High Court placed him at its Rawalpindi registry for the November–December 2026 period. The assignment was part of a broader reshuffle of judicial benches.
The resignation report has raised questions about his future role in the judiciary. Further details about the reasons behind the reported decision, the status of the resignation and any formal response from the presidency or the judiciary remain unconfirmed.
Any official notification or statement would help establish the precise status of the reported resignation and its implications for the court.
