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 […]
“Section 302 PPC Murder Case in Pakistan: Acquittal and 14-Year Sentence Explained”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case involves a murder. The victims were the complainant’s son and the sister of one of the accused. The police charged the accused under sections 302, 364, 147, and 149 PPC. These sections deal with murder, kidnapping for murder, and rioting. 2. Delay in FIR and Postmortem The FIR […]
“Defamation Law in Pakistan: What It Means, Legal Exceptions, and Recent Court Decisions”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case involves a defamation complaint in Pakistan.It also shows how courts handle statements made during legal proceedings.The Lahore High Court (Multan Bench) delivered the ruling. 2. Case Background Muhammad Ilyas Shah filed a private complaint.He said Dr. Atia Naz called him an Ahmadi/Qadiani in court filings.He claimed this hurt […]