Why Civil Courts Cannot Intervene in Electricity Meter Disputes
If you are a consumer in Pakistan facing a surprisingly high or incorrect utility bill, you might instinctively consider filing a case in civil court. However, a crucial electricity bill dispute must be directed to a specific legal authority, not the regular courts. A definitive ruling from the Lahore High Court provides essential clarity on this matter, […]
“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 […]
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 […]