“How to Correct Your Name in Pakistan’s Voter List: Legal Process and Court Decision”
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: This writ petition was filed under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. The petitioners challenged the transfer of their votes to different electoral areas without notice. 2. Relief Sought: The petitioners requested the court to direct respondents to include their names in the voter list of Village Council […]
Jurisdiction of Anti-Terrorism Court in Kidnapping for Ransom Cases: A Legal Analysis
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The applicant seeks to transfer his trial, currently pending in the Anti-Terrorism Court, to an ordinary court. He faces charges under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997. 2. Factual Background The complainant reported the abduction of his son, Azfar Imtiaz Siddiqui, for ransom. The applicant, […]
Supreme Court Judgment on Negligence and Proportional Punishment in Fraudulent Activity Cases
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: This case addresses the legality of the compulsory retirement imposed on Mst. Shahida Siddiqa by the Lahore High Court and examines whether the punishment was proportionate to the charges proven against her. 2. Court and Bench Details: 3. Key Issue: Whether the Lahore High Court’s order of compulsory retirement was […]
SECP Pakistan
TABLE OF CONTENTS ORDER 1. Introduction This Order disposes of Appeal No. 10 of 2022, filed by Messrs AKD Securities Limited (the “Appellant”) through Mr. Ilyas Haji Ahmed, Company Secretary. The appeal was filed under Section 33 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997, against the Order dated July 30, 2021 (the […]
custody of minors in pakistan
How to File for Guardianship of Minors in Pakistan: A Step-by-Step GuideLeave a Comment / Family Law / By Muhammad Amin, Advocate In Pakistan, the guardianship of minors can be contested through the family courts, especially when the welfare of the children is at stake. The law provides a process for individuals to claim guardianship, […]
Understanding Criminal Conspiracy and Aiding in Pakistan
Understanding Criminal Conspiracy and Aiding in Pakistan Leave a Comment / Criminal Law / By Muhammad Amin, Advocate Criminal conspiracy occurs when two or more individuals agree to commit an unlawful act or a lawful act by unlawful means. This offense involves serious legal consequences, even if the crime is not ultimately executed. Let’s examine […]
Enforcement of Hague Convention: Custody Case of Abducted Child Between U.S. and Pakistan
Case Background Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan, J., disposed of the petition on 06.10.2023, remanding it to the Family Court to resolve the foreign couple’s case. After the Family Court gave its judgment, the petitioner filed C.M.A. No.1226/2024 to enforce his rights under the Hague Convention. Parties Involved The petitioner is a U.S. citizen who married Respondent […]
custom cases pakistan
How to Pursue a Customs Reference Dismissal: A Legal Overview of Customs Reference Procedures in Pakistan In Pakistan, the filing of customs references under Section 196 of the Customs Act, 1969, provides the applicant-department the opportunity to challenge the decisions of the Customs Appellate Tribunal before a higher judicial forum. The references generally involve legal […]
How to Cancel an FIR in Pakistan: Legal Steps and Grounds for Quashment
How to Cancel an FIR in Pakistan: Legal Steps and Procedures Leave a Comment / Uncategorised / By Muhammad Amin, Advocate In Pakistan, you can cancel a First Information Report (FIR) through a structured legal process. This involves securing pre-arrest bail, filing a petition, and presenting strong legal grounds. The procedure aims to prevent misuse […]
Identification Parade in Pakistan: Legal Procedures and Evidentiary Value
Conducting an Identification Parade Under CrPC in Pakistan Leave a Comment / Uncategorised / By Muhammad Amin, Advocate An identification parade helps law enforcement identify unknown suspects. It falls under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of Pakistan. This process involves strict legal guidelines to ensure fairness and reliability. Table of Contents Purpose of Identification Parades […]