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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Void and Voidable Contracts in Pakistan?
A contract is an agreement that is enforceable by law .In the past, contracts were just simple barter systems, according to which one party would trade something for goods or services of equal value from another party. But things have changed since then. No one can enforce void contracts, but parties can cancel voidable ones […]
PAKISTANI LAWS WHICH ARE AGAINST SHARIAH
Pakistan, as an Islamic Republic, has a legal system founded on Islamic principles. However, there are instances where specific regulations and laws differ from Shariah (Islamic law). This disparity is typically caused by the coexistence of colonial history, international responsibilities, and contemporary societal needs. This article examines certain Pakistani laws that are in contradiction with […]
