“Child Custody Disputes and Habeas Corpus Petitions in Peshawar, Pakistan: A Legal Analysis”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction When parents separate, child custody often becomes a point of conflict.This article explores how a mother filed a writ petition under Article 199 to seek the return of her daughter.It also highlights the court’s approach to handling such matters. 2. What Is a Writ of Habeas Corpus? The writ of […]
Tax Case Once Decided Can’t Be Opened Again, Says High Court
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The Lahore High Court recently gave a judgment in a tax case involving a sugar mill. The court had to decide if the tax department could reopen a matter that had already been settled. 2. Background of the Case The tax department had previously issued a notice to the company […]
“Family Law in Pakistan: A Case on Maintenance and Parental Responsibility in Peshawar”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The SAMINA KOUSAR and Others vs. Respondents case raises an important question about family law: when does a father’s duty to support his children end? Specifically, this case looked at whether a father must continue to provide for his adult sons. We’ll break down the case’s key points, what the […]
Lahore High Court Declares Marriage Claim False
Case: Muhammad Akhtar Shah v. Judge Family Court, Kot Addu & Others Citation: 2025 MLD 114Date: October 3, 2024Court: Lahore High Court, Multan BenchJudge: Justice Asim Hafeez Table of Contents Background Muhammad Akhtar Shah stated that he wed a woman who was employed at his clinic.The woman denied it, claiming she was made to sign […]
“Peshawar Family Court Case: Key Legal Insights on Dower, Maintenance, and Jurisdiction in Pakistan”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case explains important legal points about family law in Pakistan.The Peshawar High Court gave a clear decision.It focused on court powers, evidence, and legal procedures in family cases. 2. Case Background A woman named Salma Gul filed a family suit in Abbottabad.She asked the court for her dower, monthly […]
“Defamation Law in Pakistan: What It Means, Legal Exceptions, and Recent Court Decisions”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case involves a defamation complaint in Pakistan.It also shows how courts handle statements made during legal proceedings.The Lahore High Court (Multan Bench) delivered the ruling. 2. Case Background Muhammad Ilyas Shah filed a private complaint.He said Dr. Atia Naz called him an Ahmadi/Qadiani in court filings.He claimed this hurt […]
Narcotics Case Judgment in Pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided a narcotics case on 22 September 2020. The accused, Naveed Akhtar, faced charges under Section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997. The Court upheld his conviction and dismissed his appeal. 2. Case Title and Citation 3. Facts of the Case Police […]
Change of Date of Birth in Service Record – Supreme Court Judgment (2024 SCMR 459)
Table of Contents 1. Introduction In 2024, the Supreme Court of Pakistan delivered an important ruling on a service-related dispute.The case centered on an attempt by a government employee to revise his date of birth in official records after nearly four decades of service.Ultimately, the Court rejected the plea, citing excessive delay and lack of […]
How to Get Bail in Cheque Bounce Cases in Pakistan—Legal Example 2024
Table of Contents Introduction This article explains how the Sindh High Court handled a bail application. The case involved a cheque dishonour dispute between two parties. The court confirmed pre-arrest bail for the accused. Background of the Case The police accused Kabeer Ahmed of giving a dishonoured cheque.Police registered an FIR under Section 489-F of […]
: When a Contract Becomes Void
What Happens When Both Parties Make a Mistake? Sometimes, both sides in a contract believe something to be true. Later, they find out it was not true. If that belief was about an important fact, the law calls it a “mutual mistake of fact.” When this kind of mistake happens, the agreement becomes void. This […]