The Islamabad High Court (IHC) registrar has issued a notice to Justice Babar Sattar, directing him to vacate his Islamabad residence within 30 days following his transfer to the Peshawar High Court (PHC).

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan approved the transfer on April 28, 2026, but Justice Sattar had opted to continue residing in Islamabad instead of seeking a separate official residence in Peshawar.

The Estate Office canceled the official accommodation allotment on July 3, 2026, and the notice specifies that the 30-day vacating period starts from that date, requiring Justice Sattar to leave by August 3.Sources indicate that the judge had previously informed the IHC administration of his intention to retain the Islamabad accommodation.

This issue of judicial housing has been contentious, with a 2023 ruling by Justice Sattar himself stating that judges are entitled to official housing from their appointment until retirement.Officials visited the residence on July 3 but found him absent on judicial leave.

The case highlights ongoing debates about the rights of senior judges to official residences and the administrative challenges of relocating high-profile legal figures.