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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
secondary evidence in law
Secondary Evidence and Legal Guidance: Insights from PLD 2024 Lahore 695 Table of Contents 1. Introduction Are you involved in a legal case but facing issues with missing or unavailable documents? The case of Bagh Ali vs. Additional District Judge, Pakpattan Sharif & Others explains how secondary evidence can help. 2. What is Secondary Evidence? […]
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) […]