5 Landmark Cases That Shaped the Indian Legal System
The Indian legal system, one of the most robust in the world, has evolved over decades. A number of landmark cases have contributed significantly to shaping the Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, and the nation’s overall legal framework. In this blog, we delve into five cases that not only impacted Indian jurisprudence but also laid down […]
Landmark Supreme Court Decisions That Shaped Pakistan’s Legal System
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s legal and political landscape. From protecting constitutional rights to ensuring the rule of law, landmark decisions by the apex court have left an indelible mark on Pakistan’s judiciary. Below, we explore some of these monumental rulings that have defined the contours […]
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 […]
How Right to Fair Trial work in Pakistan? Article-10A Constitution of Pakistan,1973
Introduction The right to a fair trial is the fundamental pillar of justice. It stands as a cornerstone of democratic societies and is considered a safeguard for abuse of power. Any person charged with any offense in a legal conflict has the right to have a transparent and impartial trial process regardless of their circumstances […]
What is F.I.R : What you can do if Police don’t register your F.I.R?
What is F.I.R? First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence under section 154 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1898. FIR is an essential document that acts as the initial record of information received by the police concerning a cognizable offense. […]
