The mere thought of a traumatized female rape victim having to go through something as gruesome as the compulsory two-finger virginity test is enough to send […]
Rights of Illegitimate Children in Pakistan: Sunni and Shia Law Perspectives
Introduction Under Islamic law, a child born out of wedlock is considered filius nullius (“a son of nobody”) and considered to own no lineage to the […]
The Indignity of the Two-Finger Test
Two men recently brutally raped a woman in front of her two minor children when her car broke down on the night of 10th September, 2020 […]
When Will the Numbers Go Down?
I do not intend to use fancy language or interpret a problematic provision of law or mention statistics to support my assertions. Today, I write as […]
Sexual Violence During Armed Conflict: An Inevitable Reality?
Despite being acts of shame, sexual atrocities have been committed against women since a long time. ‘Sexual violence’ is not a new term but it is […]
Coronavirus: A Case for Liberating Prisoners
Coronavirus: A Case for Liberating Prisoners Every person should be presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond the shadow of a doubt. However, 48,008 prisoners […]
ICJ Provisional Order: Gambia vs Myanmar (Genocide Case)
Provisional Order of the ICJ in The Gambia vs Myanmar (Genocide Case) In November 2019, The Gambia instituted proceedings in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]
Recidivism and Prison Reforms in Punjab
Recidivism and Prison Reforms in Punjab Amidst the political backlash faced by the government for detaining whoever it lays its finger on (allegedly for all the […]
Towards Effective Remedies Against Forced Conversions
Towards Effective Remedies Against Forced Conversions In an increasingly volatile state-society complex like Pakistan, human rights violations continue to surface time and again, bringing individual suffering […]
Role of Punjab Judicial Academy in the Administration of Child Custody Justice
Role of Punjab Judicial Academy in the Administration of Child Custody Justice This article will discuss whether it is the function of Punjab Judicial Academy under […]
Earnest Money Not So Earnest
Earnest Money Not So Earnest In the automotive and real estate business in Pakistan, sale and purchase is normally transacted through an instrument commonly known as […]
Abortion Law in Pakistan: Reforms Needed?
Abortion Law in Pakistan: Reforms Needed? Introduction Abortion has been a much debated subject around the world. There are several reasons for it being perceived incorrectly. […]
Acid Resistant Makeup: An Effective Non-Legislative Measure Against Acid Attacks?
Acid Resistant Makeup: An Effective Non-Legislative Measure Against Acid Attacks? You know humanity has failed when there is a need to create acid resistant makeup because […]
Why Have We Written A Book On Family Laws In Pakistan?
Why Have We Written A Book On Family Laws In Pakistan? Dr Cheema and I have recently published a book titled Family Laws in Pakistan (Oxford University […]
Backlog Of Child Custody Cases In Pakistan: Decreasing Delays
Backlog Of Child Custody Cases In Pakistan: Decreasing Delays Introduction This research paper intends on formulating a strategy for delay decrease and the prompt clearance of […]
Public Transportation Safety – Should Taxis Have Panic Buttons?
Public Transportation Safety – Should Taxis Have Panic Buttons? The backseat of a taxi has long been a haven for the weary or hurried, offering a […]
Impact Of Sughran Bibi Case On Criminal Justice System Of Pakistan
Impact Of Sughran Bibi Case On Criminal Justice System Of Pakistan Situational Analysis Pakistan’s Constitution adheres to the principle of the rule of law. Accordingly, it […]