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 […]
Beyond Precedent
Beyond Precedent The recent judgement on the changes made to Election Act 2017 (which repealed the Political Parties Ordinance 2002 — PPO), whereby Nawaz Sharif was […]
The De Facto Doctrine Should Not Be Taken Lightly
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 […]
Preferred Accounting Approach To Ascertain Accrued Salary Not Considered In Panama Case
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 […]
Period Suitable for Disqualification of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
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 […]
The Bar To Contest Elections And Hold Office Under Article 62 – Perpetual, Or Transient?
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 […]
Elections (Amendment) Bill 2017
Elections (Amendment) Bill 2017 The Senate on the 23rd of October passed the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2017 with a majority vote, thus imposing a ban on […]
Menace Of Articles 62 And 63 Of The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan 1973
Menace Of Articles 62 And 63 Of The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan 1973 Sugar, spice and everything nice may well be the recipe for […]
The Panama Verdict – Sharpening of the Sword
The Panama Verdict – Sharpening of the Sword On July 28th 2017, a three-member special bench of the Supreme Court announced its judgment, followed by a […]
The Probable Fate Of The House Of Sharifs
The Probable Fate Of The House Of Sharifs Now that round#3 of Operation Panama has kickstarted with the submission of the JIT report before the Supreme […]
Expected Verdict and the Doctrine of Necessity
Expected Verdict and the Doctrine of Necessity The three member special bench has concluded its proceedings and reserved its judgment in the Panama Papers case. The […]
Disqualification Case Against Imran Khan
Disqualification Case Against Imran Khan In a case filed by Muhammad Hanif Abbasi against Imran Khan Niazi (Constitution Petition 35 of 2016) in the Supreme Court of […]
Notice To ECP On Plea Against Mayor Election
Notice To ECP On Plea Against Mayor Election The Lahore High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on an application for […]