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 […]
Understanding Nikahnama Legal Evidence in Pakistani Courts
A recent Peshawar High Court case clearly shows how judges use Nikahnama legal evidence to protect women’s rights. The court treated the marriage contract as strong legal proof for dower and maintenance claims. This decision helps us understand how marriage documents work in family law cases. Courts Treat Nikahnama as Complete Legal Package The husband […]
Court affirms ex-parte decree, finalizing divorce case
The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently delivered a definitive ruling, emphasizing the critical importance of finality in legal proceedings. The court decisively upheld an ex-parte decree upheld, sending a clear message that parties cannot disregard lawsuits and later demand a second chance. This judgment firmly closes the door on attempts to reopen conclusively decided cases. The […]
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 […]
Supreme Court Denies Bail in Robbery and Murder Case
Table of Contents Introduction The Supreme Court of Pakistan denied bail to Kamran in a robbery and murder case. The court found strong evidence against him and refused to grant bail. Case Background Kamran attacked Syed Nawazish Ali Shah with a dagger on January 27, 2023, in Mardan. The victim suffered serious injuries and died […]
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 […]
Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Video Evidence in Drug Cases
Supreme Court Orders Video Evidence in Narcotics Cases Table of Contents Introduction The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in case 2024 SCMR 934, directed law enforcement agencies to record video and take photographs during narcotics-related arrests. Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, along with Justices Amin-ud-Din Khan and Athar Minallah, granted bail to Zahid Sarfaraz Gill due […]