Lahore High Court Judgment Clarifies Dower (Haq Mehar) Rules
This article explains the decision of the Lahore High Court concerning the proper interpretation of the marriage contract (Nikahnama) and the payment of dower (Haq Mehar). Table of Content 1. The Court’s Core Legal Questions First, the court addressed two major legal points because earlier rulings had created confusion: 2. How the Court Interprets Dower […]
A Landmark Judgment: Supreme Court Stands Firm on Female Inheritance Rights
In a powerful and decisive ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken a firm stand against the widespread practice of depriving women of their rightful inheritance. The Court, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, allowed an appeal that restores the inheritance share of a widow after a twenty-five-year legal battle. This judgment, therefore, […]
When Criminal Cases Hit Pause: Navigating the Intersection of Civil and Criminal Law
A recent judgment from the Lahore High Court provides crucial clarity on a complex legal issue: what happens when a criminal case and a civil lawsuit involve the same core dispute? The court delivered a significant ruling, deciding that in certain intricate situations, criminal proceedings must wait for the outcome of civil litigation. The Core […]
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 […]