Who is a Necessary Party in a Family Court Case?
The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently issued a critical ruling that clarifies a fundamental question in family law: Who is a necessary party in a family suit? This decision provides essential guidance for individuals seeking justice in dowry recovery cases, emphasizing that the right defendant is the person actually in possession of the property, not just a […]
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 […]
Bail Refused in Pakistan in Case of Blackmail and Suicide of Student – Full Court Judgment”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The High Court (AJ&K) decided Criminal Revision Petition No. 164 of 2019 on 31st October 2019. Justice Ch. Khalid Yousaf heard the case. The accused, Muneeb Ikhlaq, applied for post-arrest bail. 2. Case Background Muhammad Basharat, the complainant, filed a case against Muneeb Ikhlaq. Police registered the FIR at Police […]
“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 […]
Contractual Employment Laws in Peshawar, Pakistan: Supreme Court Ruling Explained
Table of Contents Supreme Court Ruling on Contractual Employees: 2021 SCMR 1995 1. Introduction The case Vice-Chancellor, Bacha Khan University Charsadda v. Tanveer Ahmad (2021 SCMR 1995) addressed whether contractual employees have a right to permanent jobs. The Supreme Court ruled that contractual employees do not have an automatic right to regularization. 2. Case Background […]
Understanding a Supreme Court Case on Murder Law in Pakistan
Supreme Court Judgment: A Case Study for Clients Seeking Legal Guidance Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the Case The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently issued an important judgment in the case of Muhammad Nawaz and another v. The State and others (2024 SCMR 1731). This case involved allegations of intentional murder under Section 302(b) […]