The LHC's ruling stemmed from a petition filed by Ali Ansari, whose CNIC was blocked by a civil court. Justice Tanveer Ahmad Sheikh stated that a CNIC is a fundamental proof of identity, not property, and thus cannot be treated as transferable or inheritable. The court highlighted that citizens must register with NADRA upon reaching 18 years of age, and parents are responsible for registering their children at birth.
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LHC Ruling on CNIC Rights and Shehbaz Sharif Acquittal
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On April 9, 2026, the Lahore High Court (LHC) ruled that civil courts cannot block a citizen's Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), declaring such actions unlawful and ordering the restoration of CNICs within 15 days. This decision emphasizes the exclusive authority of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) over CNIC matters.
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