Understanding Criminal Case Acquittals: A Clear Guide
Navigating the criminal justice system can feel overwhelming. However, understanding how courts evaluate evidence and apply legal principles can make the process clearer. In many cases, acquittals happen not because the accused is innocent but because the prosecution fails to meet strict legal standards. Let’s explore the key reasons behind such outcomes, using a real […]
A Landmark Ruling on Consent and Crime
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently delved into the delicate distinction between a horrific crime and a voluntary act. The case involved serious allegations of abduction and rape. However, the Court’s careful analysis of the evidence ultimately transformed the narrative, highlighting the critical importance of proving consent in rape cases. The Case […]
A Landmark Ruling on Dower Rights: The Supreme Court’s Stand
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently reinforced the legal sanctity of dower agreements. The Court firmly upheld a widow’s rightful ownership of land gifted to her by her late husband as her dower. This ruling not only protects women’s financial security in marriage but also clarifies the jurisdiction of family courts […]
No Penalty for Divorce: Court Rejects Wife’s Demand for Gold
Table of Contents 1. Introduction In a significant legal ruling, the Lahore High Court clarified that a husband’s right to divorce under Islamic law is unconditional. The court emphasized that no financial penalty or condition can restrict this right. This decision came in response to a case where a wife demanded gold as compensation after […]
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 […]
“Pakistan Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence in Murder Case”
Table of Contents Overview of the Case The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled on a murder case involving Muhammad Saeed. He was accused of killing Nagina Bibi. The incident happened on October 23, 2013, at 3:30 AM in her home. The Islamabad High Court reduced his death sentence to life imprisonment. The Supreme Court upheld […]