Abstract This article focuses on the recent Twenty Sixth Constitutional Amendment passed by the Pakistani Parliament. It has raised many eyebrows because of its effects on […]
The Case Against Dissolution of Local Governments
The Case Against Dissolution of Local Governments I – Introduction “Dissolution” is not something new to Pakistani law. The first time I read the word “writ” […]
Pakistan’s Case For Democracy
Pakistan’s Case For Democracy The American diplomat Richard Holbrooke pondered over a problem on an evening of September 1996 during the elections in Bosnia which were […]
The Basic Structure Debate
The Basic Structure Debate At a glance, I applaud the judges of the apex court for giving their decision on the 18th and 21st Amendments. The […]
Is The Doctrine Of “Separation Of Powers” Necessary For Smooth Functioning Of The State’s Affairs In This Modern Day Democracy? – Part II
Is The Doctrine Of “Separation Of Powers” Necessary For Smooth Functioning Of The State’s Affairs In This Modern Day Democracy? – Part II Some Articles […]
Basic Structure Theory – Part III
Difference between Constitutional Amendment and Ordinary Legislation The procedure and requirements of amending the Constitution and making an ordinary law is different. Therefore, an ordinary law […]
Basic Structure Theory – Part II
Basic Structure Theory – Part II The Basic Structure Theory has long been debated in the judicial history of Pakistan from the famous case of Asma […]
Why Democracy’s Case Against the Basic Structure Doctrine is Weak in Pakistan – Part II
Why Democracy’s Case Against the Basic Structure Doctrine is Weak in Pakistan – Part II I have argued earlier (in Part I of this comment) that […]
Basic structure Theory – Part I
Basic structure Theory – Part I Abstract: There is no such academic theory of Basic Structure in the constitutional jurisprudence of Pakistan, unlike India. Supreme Court […]
Basic Structure & The 21st Constitutional Amendment
Basic Structure & The 21st Constitutional Amendment The article analyses the constitutionality of recently passed Twenty First Amendment (hereinafter the “21st Amendment”) to the Constitution of […]
A Human Rights Perspective of the Supreme Court Verdict on the Basic Structure Doctrine
A Human Rights Perspective of the Supreme Court Verdict on the Basic Structure Doctrine In a recent verdict by the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP), the […]
Boundaries of Power: Limiting Constitutional Amendments in Pakistan
One fine evening in 399 BCE, as the sun was about to set, Socrates, son of Sophroniscus, drank a cup of hemlock and ended his life […]
What is Wrong With the NAB Ordinance?
What is Wrong With the NAB Ordinance? The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), an anti-corruption body formed to probe into matters pertaining to corruption of public office […]
Has the Judicial System Legitimized Undemocratic Systems in the Past?
Has the Judicial System Legitimized Undemocratic Systems in the Past? Introduction – Democracy and the Rule of Law Owing to constant unconstitutional behaviors in the past, […]
Objectives Resolution In Limbo
Objectives Resolution In Limbo The preamble of any constitution is its most important part as it highlights the fundamental principles and/or purposes which the constitution pursues […]