Irfan Ahmad Saeed

District and Session Judge (r)

  • Distinguished legal professional and retired District & Sessions Judge, Punjab Judiciary, with over 30 years of experience in judicial adjudication, legal practice, judicial administration, and justice sector reform
  • Extensive expertise in civil and criminal law, appellate jurisdiction, and institutional governance within Pakistan’s justice system
  • Former Advocate of the High Court, with regular appearances before superior courts and contributions to reported landmark judgments
  • Adjudicated thousands of civil and criminal cases, including complex matters in original and appellate jurisdictions, across multiple districts in Punjab
  • Held key judicial appointments including District & Sessions Judge, Special Judge (Anti-Terrorism and Anti-Corruption Courts), and District Consumer Court Judge
  • Served in senior administrative and policy roles as Registrar, Lahore High Court and Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, and as Principal Staff Officer to the Chief Justice, Lahore High Court
  • Played a pivotal role in judicial and legal reforms, including serving as Program Coordinator and focal person for the ADB-supported Access to Justice Program
  • Extensive experience in capacity building and judicial training as a resource person and visiting faculty for judicial academies and law colleges
  • Participated in and contributed to national and international judicial conferences and trainings, particularly in counter-terrorism, anti-money laundering, judicial leadership, management, and human rights law.