Most lawyers engaged in the corporate sector would be familiar with this scenario; a disgruntled client, pontificates that a limited company owes them money, either through […]
English–Urdu Legal Terms – E
Note from the author: “As an erstwhile burger vakeel (lawyer), eager to join the lively katchery (district courts) scene, I can relate to the frustration faced by other in the […]
Mock Treason Trial To Mark 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta
News Release from The Supreme Court, UK Magna Carta Barons prepare to face their fate as mock treason trial draws near Leading figures from the worlds […]
Bail and Acquittal – Ayyan Ali’s case
Ayyan Ali’s recent release on bail has received extensive media coverage. For many, the fact that she has eventually been granted bail is not surprising in […]
English–Urdu Legal Terms – D
Note from the author: “As an erstwhile burger vakeel (lawyer), eager to join the lively katchery (district courts) scene, I can relate to the frustration faced by other in the […]
The Federal Witness Protection Act (2015) (Private Members’ Bill)
Proposed by: Ms. Aisha Syed, Mr. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub, Mr. Sahibzada Tariq Ullah, Mr. Sher Akber Khan (Members, National Assembly) Status: Pending Summary: The Federal Witness […]
Russian Parliament Grants the “Right To Be Forgotten” on Search Engines
State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament Kremlin, has approved a law that gives internet users the right to request internet search engines to remove the […]
Lawyers Movement To Defend 2 Women Accused Of ‘Gross Indecency’ In Morocco
Hundreds of lawyers in Morocco have signed up to defend two women arrested for “gross indecency” for wearing dresses that were considered too tight and provocative […]
English–Urdu Legal Terms – C
Note from the author: “As an erstwhile burger vakeel (lawyer), eager to join the lively katchery (district courts) scene, I can relate to the frustration faced by other in the […]
Justice or Hypocrisy?
This past decade has witnessed a significant change in the socio-political dynamics of Pakistan. The revival of democracy , restoration of Judiciary and the 2013 transition […]
The Importance of Fairness and Due Process
“In a country governed by laws and not men where rule of law reigns supreme, no public functionary, who is a trustee on behalf of the […]
Death Sentence For Emirati Woman For Killing American Teacher
The Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi, UAE has sentenced a woman for being charged guilty of stabbing an American kindergarten teacher to death in December […]
US Supreme Court Upholds Execution By Lethal Injection in Oklahoma
The US Supreme Court in Glossip v Gross has ruled in a 5-4 vote that Oklahoma may continue to use midazolam, the lethal injection drug during […]
US Supreme Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]