Cheques: A Safe and Effective Way to Lend Money
Cheques are a widely used financial instrument that offer a secure and convenient way to transfer funds. They are considered negotiable instruments, meaning they can be transferred from one person to another. When you lend money to someone using a cheque, you have several legal remedies available to protect your interests. Understanding Cheques A cheque […]
Guide to Seeking Maintenance in Pakistan: Interim & Final Maintenance
Article 17A of the Family Courts Act deals with the suits for maintenance for the wife and/or the child. It sets out rules and procedural guidelines for the family courts while deciding such suits. It has two sections, which we will be looking at in detail:Section 1: Interim Maintenance● What is Interim Maintenance?Interim maintenance is […]
A Guide to Trademark Protection in Pakistan
Intellectual property (IP) has become an essential asset for businesses in a world where creativity and innovation are the driving forces behind corporate success. All works of literature, art, inventions, designs, names, symbols, and pictures utilized in trade are considered intellectual property. It includes a range of rights that let people and companies safeguard and […]
Steps in a Criminal Case in Pakistan
In the criminal justice system in our country, it is the job of the prosecution to prove the case against the alleged offender and such burden does not shift from prosecution even if the accused takes up any plea and fails in it. Criminal cases in our legal system are a crucial part of ensuring […]
How to take action against Police in Pakistan?
The volume of people in our society persistently complain about police behavior in their sensitive criminal matters. The public of this state has been harassed and oppressed by this cruel behavior. Numerous citizens didn’t register crimes due to their Stone Age system. Under the Police Order 2002, Section 155 empowers citizens to complain following misconduct […]
Understanding Pakistani Judiciary: A Breakdown of Judge Types
Judges play a central role in Pakistan’s judicial system, serving different purposes to make sure law is followed and justice is served. In Pakistan, almost all judges start their careers in the same category, usually either civil judges or judicial magistrates but they are called by different names because of the area of law they […]
Private Complaint vs. FIR: Understanding Criminal Procedure in Pakistan
What is First Information Report (FIR): An FIR is a first information report that a Station House Officer is duty-bound to register under section 154 of CRPC when information regarding the occurrence of a cognizable offense is conveyed to him. It is important to note that SHO is under a legal obligation to register an […]
How Court Martial work in Pakistan?
The military justice system in Pakistan is distinct from the civilian judicial system, and military personnel are subject to different rules and procedures. Courts Martial are the military courts which are responsible for the trial and punishment of military personnel who commit offenses under the Act. These courts are essential for maintaining discipline and justice […]
What is the difference between an Accomplice & Facilitator?
The major difference between an accomplice and facilitator is a crucial concept in the criminal justice system and both involves in providing the assistance and support to a perpetrator, the main difference lie in their level of knowledge, intent and involvement in the crime. An accomplice a person who knowingly and intentionally helps or supports […]
Right to freedom of Speech in Pakistan | Article 19 Constitution of Pakistan
Pakistani citizens are granted the right to freedom of expression under the 1973 Constitution. Article 19 states that every citizen has the right to freedom of speech, expression, and the press, subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by law. These restrictions may be in the interest of the glory of Islam, Pakistan’s integrity, security, or defense, […]
