Judicial Activism or Parliamentary Omission? The recent disqualifications under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution of Pakistan have created immense political uncertainty and brought the contours of the judicial powers into question again. However,…
Recovery of Dowry According to Islam and Pakistani Law This piece of research has been divided into two parts: Part I. Concept of dowry in Islam; Part II. Pakistani laws related to…
Beyond Precedent The recent judgement on the changes made to Election Act 2017 (which repealed the Political Parties Ordinance 2002 — PPO), whereby Nawaz Sharif was removed as party head, has driven…
The Mission of Pakistan’s Judges Is Judicial Guardianship Of The Constitution Muhammad Hanif is arguably one of the most loved local flavours of criticism, stir-fried in sarcasm and topped with a generous…
The De Facto Doctrine Should Not Be Taken Lightly Background The release of Panama Papers (commonly termed as the ‘Panama Leaks’) took Pakistan by storm, as in addition to many Pakistani citizens,…
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest The recent decision of the Judicial Commission to elevate Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah to the Supreme Court reminds me of a 1962 novel, One Flew…
Preferred Accounting Approach To Ascertain Accrued Salary Not Considered In Panama Case A lot can be said by many, for and against the judgment passed by Supreme Court, on the Review Petitions…
Period Suitable for Disqualification of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif The integrity of the Supreme Court of Pakistan seems to be at stake owing to the ongoing political situation in the country. Every…
The Bar To Contest Elections And Hold Office Under Article 62 – Perpetual, Or Transient? A larger five-member bench of the Supreme Court is currently hearing several civil appeals pertaining to the…
Let Them Live We are truly blessed to have families and their respect and love, yet we always yearn for more. When we talk about gender inequality, we usually discuss only males…
Complaint Filed to Human Rights Cell of Supreme Court of Pakistan in Shahzeb Khan Murder Case Dated: 9th January 2018 “We the citizens of Pakistan appeal to the Honourable Chief Justice of…
Law Of Binding Precedents INTRODUCTION In view of the hierarchical character of the judicial system in Pakistan, it is of paramount importance that the law declared by courts should be certain, clear…
Legal Trail of Hudabiya Case The members of ‘House of Sharifs’, facing inquiries by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and trials before the Accountability Court for alleged corruption, abuse of public funds,…
Condition Precedent For Orange Line The long-awaited appeal of the Punjab Government has been finally accepted by the apex court ruling out the injunction of the Lahore High Court against the Lahore Orange…
The Final Arbiter The Supreme Court recently dismissed the review petitions filed by Mr Nawaz Sharif and others, preferred against the judgment of July 28, 2017. As we await the detailed Order,…
Extension of Laws of Pakistan to FATA The federal cabinet has approved the extension of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the Islamabad High Court to the Federally Administered Tribal Areas…
Review Petitions Filed by Nawaz and His Children to be Heard by the SC Review petitions, filed by the disqualified Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his children regarding the Panama Case will…
