In what may be called the most pressing civil rights issue of modern times, the US Supreme Court has delivered a historic verdict for gay rights […]
Supreme Court Decides Timeframe for Judiciary
The Supreme Court passed a judgment, on Thursday, which aims to lessen the sufferings of litigants as a result of delays in verdicts. The Supreme Court […]
Dutch Citizens Win World’s First Lawsuit Over Government’s Inaction on Climate Change
In a landmark ruling, the district court in The Hague ordered the Dutch government to cut its carbon emissions by at least 25% within five years […]
Zaid Hamid Arrested in Saudi Arabia Over Hate Speech
Zaid Hamid is a Pakistani political commentator and is likely to face 8 years in prison and 1200 lashes over hate speech. Zaid’s hatred speech against Saudi Arabia […]
Policeman Killed Outside of Peshawar Court
A policeman was killed and two other people were severely injured after unidentified gunmen opened shooting outside of a court room in Peshawar. The incident happened in the jurisdiction […]
Vacancy: Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government of Pakistan, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad Job Advertisement 18 June 2015 A post of Legal Advisor is vacant in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, […]
In limine
In or at the beginning; at the outset; A motion made at the start of the trial requesting the court for an order or ruling to […]
New UK Rules Leave Foreign Nurses at Risk of Deportation
Due to new UK immigration rules, more than 3,000 foreign nurses, including Filipinos, outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), may be deported. If the implementation […]
Quaid-e-Azam Law College Scholarships
The following scholarships are offered at Quaid-e-Azam Law College: Brilliant Scholarship Award Performance Based Scholarship for Brilliant Candidates Need Based Scholarship Special Female Package Special Package […]
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir leaves the country despite High Court orders
The High Court in Pretoria prevented Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir from leaving South Africa unless an urgent hearing on his arrest application is heard. He had […]
E-Stamping Launched Against Sale of Fake Stamp Paper
The Punjab government, in collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board, has launched a project to eliminate the sale and purchase of fake stamp papers while making […]
Law In UAE Imposes Fine For Swearing on Whatsapp
Under a new federal law governing internet users in UAE, people could be jailed and fined 250,000 Dirhams, while expatriates could be deported from the UAE. […]
Essential Guidelines on Zakat
Q1. How much is nisab of zakat during the year? According to an announcement made by the State Bank of Pakistan, the nisab had been set […]
European Court of Justice rules in Central Bank Bond Buying Program’s Favor
The European Court of Justice decided on a ruling which strengthened the role of the European Central Bank (ECB) in mediating financial markets. The Court sustained […]
Non-Bailable Arrest Warrant Issued for Musharraf
Islamabad’s Additional District and Sessions court issued non-bailable warrants of arrest against former president Pervez Musharraf. The connection is said to be for the murder of […]
Eligibility Criteria For Enrolment As An Advocate
ADMISSION / ENROLMENT AS ADVOCATE (Section 26 of Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act 1973) Eligibility A person is eligible for enrolment as an advocate […]
Amendment Process In The Constitution of Pakistan
The Constitution of Pakistan is said to be rigid and flexible at the same time when it comes to making amendments. A constitution is rigid in the […]