The Case of Qatl-i-Amd: Eyewitness Testimony and Sentence Reduction
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case involves Qatl-i-Amd (intentional murder) and highlights how eyewitness accounts and motives affect court decisions. The court charged the accused under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) for killing the complainant’s brother. 2. Overview of Charges The prosecution charged the accused with: The prosecution relied on eyewitness […]
“AKD Securities Penalized for Violating Anti-Money Laundering Rules”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The case 2024 C L D 480 arose from an appeal filed by Messrs AKD Securities Limited against a penalty imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The SECP penalized the appellant for violating the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Regulations, 2018. The Appellate […]
“K-Electric’s Tax Dispute with Authorities”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction K-Electric Limited, a company privatized in 2005, faced tax recovery actions for duties and taxes due before privatization. The company challenged these actions, claiming they were unlawful. The High Court examined the case and issued its ruling. 2. Background of the Case Before privatization, K-Electric accumulated outstanding tax liabilities, including […]
“Supreme Court Rules on Workers Profit Participation Fund Tax Exemption”
The Supreme Court of Pakistan gave a clear ruling in 2024 SCMR 684. The case involved a tax dispute between the Commissioner Inland Revenue and Messrs Riaz Bottlers (Pvt.) Ltd. (now Lotte Akhtar Beverages). The Court decided in favor of the company, clarifying key legal principles. Table of Contents Case Background The tax authorities claimed […]
Inheritance Dispute Under the Colonization of Government Lands Act: Role of Revenue Authorities and Civil Courts
Table of Contents Background of the Case In 1948, the government sanctioned the first mutation for Esa under the Colonization of Government Lands Act, 1912. However, the mutation excluded Esa’s daughters as legal heirs. Two years later, authorities sanctioned a second mutation that listed different heirs. The petitioners, acting on behalf of the daughters, filed […]
Bail Granted to Woman with Suckling Child: Supreme Court Judgment
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This judgment addresses a criminal petition that sought post-arrest bail under Section 497(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The petitioner, Mst. Ishrat Bibi, contested her implication in a murder case. She based her plea on her status as a woman with a suckling child and the principle of consistency […]
Understanding Court-Imposed Costs in Criminal Cases
Imposition of Costs in Criminal Cases Table of Contents 1. Introduction Courts impose costs in criminal cases to ensure justice. These costs discourage frivolous claims and compensate for unnecessary expenses. Imposing costs also promotes efficient legal proceedings. This blog explains the importance of costs, when courts impose them, and how the system can improve. 2. […]
How Gender Affects Trafficking in Persons
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Conflicts severely impact human rights, especially those of women and children. The growing global attention on trafficking in persons has highlighted the importance of addressing gender-based violence (GBV). The “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, running from November 25 to December 10, emphasizes the connection between GBV and […]
Why Judges Must Follow Higher Court Decisions
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Judicial effrontery occurs when judges ignore the decisions of higher courts. This weakens the legal system and reduces public trust in the courts. This article discusses the issues caused by ignoring precedents and why this needs to change. 2. What is Judicial Effrontery? Judicial effrontery means when judges shamelessly disregard […]
Supreme Court Grants Bail in Murder Case
Content: The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted bail to Fahad in a murder case. The complainant alleged that Fahad and his uncle, Janas, killed her daughter. However, the court found no evidence directly linking Fahad to the crime. Janas confessed to the murder and disclosed the location of the body. His confession did not mention […]