Digital or electronic signatures (e-signatures) are a common part of daily commercial life today. Signatures, as understood in the common adage as signatures delivered by hand, […]
Role of Arbitration Councils and Mediation in Family Disputes
Definitions According to Black’s Law Dictionary, the terms ‘arbitration’, ‘mediation’ and ‘alternative dispute resolution (ADR)’ have been defined in the following manner: Arbitration is a method […]
Contract of Guarantee
This article aims to analyze the contract of guarantee and its enforceability in Pakistan. It also sheds light on the dispute between a principal debtor and […]
Circumstantial vs Direct Evidence in Criminal Justice
Evidence, which can only be inferred from the facts of a case, is known as circumstantial evidence. For instance, when a suspect is spotted fleeing a […]
What To Do If Police Delays or Refuses Registration of FIR
[This article refers to the police as an organization and uses the singular pronoun]. It is no secret that the Pakistani police often transgresses its authority […]
Legal Remedies Available To Police Commander Who Has Been Sacked
[The previous article outlined the law on the appointment of Inspector General Police (Punjab)]. The continuous transfer and removal of the police commander in Punjab has […]
Law on the Appointment of Inspector General Police (Punjab)
The mismatch between the existence and actual implementation of laws is itself a reflection of state capacity in Pakistan. From 1861 to 2002, the question that […]
Legal Writing in Plain English: Importance of Clear Language and Seven Ways to Improve Writing
Legal Writing in Plain English: Importance of Clear Language and Seven Ways to Improve Writing Introduction Lawyers are notorious for incomprehensible writing. In Pakistan especially, lawyers […]
Remand and its Types
Meaning The dictionary meaning of the the word ‘remand’ means to return or send back. The legal definition, however, has different meanings: This term is used […]
Criminal Trial in Pakistan: From Application Stage to Conviction / Acquittal
Criminal Trial in Pakistan: From Application Stage to Conviction / Acquittal Several socio-economic factors have led to an increase in crime in our society. These factors […]
Analysing the Law of Specific Relief
Analysing the Law of Specific Relief The law of “specific relief” as administered in Pakistan is primarily contained in the Specific Relief Act, 1877. It was […]
Definition of “Evidence” Under Article 2 of Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984
Scope of Definition of “Evidence” Under Article 2 of Qanun–e–Shahadat Order, 1984 Article 2(1)(c) of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order (QSO) 1984 defines “evidence” in the following words: “All statements which […]
Status and Rights of Combatants and Prisoners of War Under International Law
Status and Rights of Combatants and Prisoners of War Under International Law Combatant and POW Status Combatants are persons who directly participate in hostilities; they are […]
Clarification: No Blanket Ban On Eating In Public During Ramzan
Clarification: No Blanket Ban On Eating In Public During Ramzan Social media was recently abuzz with a controversy surrounding the law prohibiting eating or drinking in […]
Bail In The Light of English and Islamic Law
Bail In The Light of English and Islamic Law Bail: Bail means procurement of release from prison, of a person awaiting trial or an appeal, by […]
Funding Property Transactions via the “Bank of Mum and Dad”
Funding Property Transactions via the “Bank of Mum and Dad” The “Bank of Mum and Dad” has been equivalent to being the tenth biggest mortgage lender in […]
What is a ‘MUN’?
What is a ‘MUN’? We all want resolutions to world crises and we all want a prosperous world, but most global affairs are dealt with in the […]