Starbucks Trademark Case in Pakistan: Supreme Court Upholds Penalty for Brand Misuse
Table of Contents Introduction The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled against Options International (SMC-Pvt.) Ltd. The company had used the Starbucks name and logo without permission. This case involved trademark misuse and unfair business practices. Case Background Starbucks Corporation USA owns the name and logo. It registered both trademarks in Pakistan and internationally. However, it […]
Understanding NICOP, POC, and Pakistani Passport: Key Differences and Purposes
Table of Contents Introduction Overseas Pakistanis often face confusion regarding which identification or travel document they should apply for: NICOP, POC, or a Pakistani passport. Each of these documents serves a unique purpose and has specific eligibility requirements. This article clarifies their distinctions and explains their use in detail. NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas […]
Can a Wife Get Khula Without Husband’s Consent in Pakistan?
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Khula is a form of divorce where a woman seeks separation from her husband through the court. In PLD 2025 Lahore 18, the Lahore High Court clarified whether a Family Court can dissolve a marriage under Fiqah-e-Jafria without the husband’s consent or the performance of Seeghas. 2. Case Background Petitioner: […]
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 […]
How to Get Bail in Cheque Bounce Cases in Pakistan—Legal Example 2024
Table of Contents Introduction This article explains how the Sindh High Court handled a bail application. The case involved a cheque dishonour dispute between two parties. The court confirmed pre-arrest bail for the accused. Background of the Case The police accused Kabeer Ahmed of giving a dishonoured cheque.Police registered an FIR under Section 489-F of […]
Pakistan Court Rejects Daewoo’s Petition Due to Arbitration Clause
Table of Contents Introduction The Islamabad High Court dismissed Daewoo Pakistan Motorway Service Limited’s petition. The court ruled that disputes must be resolved through arbitration, as agreed in the contract. Background of the Case Daewoo filed a petition challenging the contract for modernizing the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2). The company argued that the authorities violated Public […]
How to Register a Firm in Pakistan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Registering a firm in Pakistan follows a clear process. This guide explains the steps, required documents, and post-registration tasks for registering a partnership firm with the Registrar of Firms in your city or district. Table of Contents Steps to Register a Firm in Pakistan 1. Draft a Partnership Deed A partnership deed defines the rules […]
Essential Trade Rules in Pakistan: What Every Business Needs to Know
Legal Insights on Rule 11 of the Trade Organizations Rules, 2013 Table of Contents 1. Introduction Rule 11 of the Trade Organizations Rules, 2013, outlines the rules for becoming a trade organization member. It ensures that businesses meet clear requirements before joining. Recently, a case showed the importance of following these rules strictly. 2. Key […]