Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani Resigns from Lahore High Court

LAHORE — October 28, 2026 — Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigns from his position as a judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday, citing personal reasons for his sudden decision to step down from the judicial bench.

Sudden Resignation of Senior High Court Judge

According to authoritative judicial sources, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani formally tendered his resignation to the competent authority today. The senior jurist was originally scheduled to remain in office until his official superannuation on February 11, 2032.

The resignation comes immediately after a significant administrative transfer. Just a day prior to his decision, Justice Kayani was transferred to the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court as part of routine judicial reassignments.

Transfer History and Judicial Background

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani has been a prominent figure within Pakistan’s superior judiciary. The timeline of his recent postings reflects notable administrative shifts within the court system:

Transfer from Islamabad High Court: Earlier this year in April, Justice Kayani, along with several other senior judges, was reassigned from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to the Lahore High Court (LHC).
Recent Reassignment: On Tuesday, he was posted to serve at the LHC’s Rawalpindi Bench prior to tendering his formal resignation.
Superannuation Date: His judicial tenure was set to run through February 11, 2032, making his premature departure a noteworthy development in the judicial landscape.

Official notification regarding the formal acceptance of his resignation will be issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice following standard executive procedures.