Lahore High Court (LHC) judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani has resigned from his position due to health problems following a recent surgery and personal reasons. He has sent his resignation to the President of Pakistan.
According to private television reporter Waqar Satti, other factors behind his resignation included not being assigned important cases, feeling repeatedly ignored and being posted to the Rawalpindi Bench.
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, who joined the Lahore High Court on April 29, 2026, was reportedly being assigned mostly family-related cases. This had left him disappointed.
According to judicial sources, Justice Kayani formally submitted his resignation to the president. In his resignation letter, he explained that he had recently undergone major surgery. Following the operation, he faced serious health complications that made it difficult for him to continue performing his official duties.
He described his health condition and personal reasons as the main factors behind his decision.
However, according to the private television report, Justice Kayani was also unhappy about being repeatedly overlooked and his posting to the Rawalpindi Bench.
Judicial Career and Over 23,000 Cases Decided
In his resignation letter, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani also highlighted his long judicial career and contributions to the justice system.
He served as a judge at the Islamabad High Court before moving to the Lahore High Court.
During his judicial career, he decided more than 23,000 cases, including complex constitutional matters and cases involving ordinary citizens. Several of his judgments are considered important legal precedents.
Justice Kayani issued several written judgments during his time at the Islamabad High Court before taking up his duties at the Lahore High Court.
