“Section 302 PPC Murder Case in Pakistan: Acquittal and 14-Year Sentence Explained”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case involves a murder. The victims were the complainant’s son and the sister of one of the accused. The police charged the accused under sections 302, 364, 147, and 149 PPC. These sections deal with murder, kidnapping for murder, and rioting. 2. Delay in FIR and Postmortem The FIR […]
“Father’s Duty to Support Children in Pakistan – Court Explains Law”
Table of Contents 1. Background of the Case Ali Akbar filed a constitutional petition. He wanted the court to discharge him from paying maintenance for two girls, Faiza and Nida. He claimed they were not his daughters. 2. Petitioner’s Claim The petitioner refused to acknowledge Faiza and Nida as his daughters. He raised this claim […]
“Khula in Pakistan: Easy Guide with Latest Court Decision 2023”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The Islamabad High Court issued a powerful judgment in Malik Musawar Khan v. Mst. Nadia Yaseen Malik that reaffirmed a woman’s unconditional right to seek khula. This case became a turning point for family law in Pakistan, especially regarding the scope of khula, restitution of conjugal rights, and the return […]
“Drug Case Acquittal in Pakistan: Why the Court Freed the Accused in a Narcotics Case”
Table of Contents Introduction This article explains the judgment of the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, in Criminal Appeal No. 72 of 2017. The case involved an appeal filed by an accused named Shahzeb. He was previously convicted under Section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997. However, the High Court later acquitted […]
Can Banks Be Held Responsible for Fraud in Pakistan? Court Ruling Gives Hope to Victims
Table of Contents 1. What the Case Was About A woman in the UK was tricked into sending money to scammers.She told her bank to make the payment.Later, she found out she had been scammed.She tried to hold the bank responsible.At first, the court rejected her case.But the Court of Appeal allowed it to continue. […]
How to Restore a Dismissed Civil Suit in Pakistan – Order IX CPC Explained
Table of Contents Introduction Suits often get dismissed when parties don’t show up in court.But the law allows restoration if the absent party has a valid excuse.That’s where Order IX of the Civil Procedure Code comes in.Still, many argue that if someone has a history of delay or carelessness, they don’t deserve a second chance.Let’s […]
“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 […]
“Understanding Child Justice in Pakistan: Protecting Children’s Rights in Legal Cases”
Child Justice in Pakistan: Protecting Children’s Rights Table of Contents Introduction Courts handle children’s cases differently to protect their well-being. They focus on nurturing, rehabilitating, and guiding them. Child justice prioritizes care and fairness instead of punishment. This approach ensures that children grow positively despite facing legal issues. What is Child Justice? Child justice includes […]
Improving Narcotics Case Investigations in Pakistan: Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision
Narcotics Cases: Supreme Court Calls for Reform Table of Contents 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently issued an important decision in a narcotics case (Zahid Sarfaraz Gill v. The State, 2024 SCMR 934). This decision highlights major flaws in how police and Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) handle narcotics cases. The Court’s decision not only […]