Justice Aalia Neelum
🔹 Who She Is
First female Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, appointed in July 2024.
🔹 Personal Background
Born 12 November 1966 in Lahore, Pakistan.
🔹 Education
LL.B. (Law) — University of the Punjab (1995).
Master’s in Political Science — University of the Punjab.
Diplomas in Sharia Law, Advanced Sharia Law (Islamic University Islamabad), and Intellectual Property Rights — University of the Punjab.
Bachelor of Education (BEd) — University of the Punjab.
🔹 Judicial Career
Began legal practice in 1996; enrolled as an advocate of high court (1998) and Supreme Court (2008).
Appointed Additional Judge of LHC (2013); confirmed as permanent judge (2015).
Elevated to Chief Justice LHC in 2024, a historic milestone.
🏆 Contributions
Delivered over 200 reported judgments across diverse legal fields.
First female Administrative Judge of Anti-Terrorism Courts in Punjab.
Strong advocate for gender-based violence courts and women’s legal protections.