When we talk about the right of the accused in a criminal trial, two fundamental and inalienable rights which come to mind are the right to […]
Report on Internal Human Trafficking 2022
The Report on Internal Human Trafficking 2022, prepared by Barrister Abdus Saleem & Law Associates, aims to discuss the laws pertaining to human trafficking, specifically the […]
ADR: Midway Between Court and Jirga System
Family is the very foundation of society and the state is bound to protect the institution of marriage, the family, the mother and the child.[1] Unfortunately, […]
Stifling Freedom of Speech in Pakistan
Abstract Libel cases often end up in a compromise, if they survive at all. This raises questions regarding whether public office-bearers can even bring defamation charges […]
Fundamental Rights and How to Enforce Them
“Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where people are fed and where individuals and nations are free.” – Dalai Lama. Introduction to Human […]
Law of Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan: Discrepancies and Comparison with International Law
This article aims to highlight the obscurities in the law of enforced disappearances in Pakistan along with the statutory ambiguity in the regulation of affairs by […]
Discontinuance of Insensitive Words For Persons with Different Abilities
Download a copy of the recent decision in Malik Ubaidullah v Government of Punjab (2020) here: c.p._140_l_2015 “Our Constitution, as a whole, does not distinguish between a […]
Where Is My Right To Health?
Where Is My Right To Health? As members of the human society, we are conscious about our health and the health of those we care about. […]
Things You Cannot Express – According to Pakistani Law
Things You Cannot Express – According to Pakistani Law Introduction Human beings have marshaled for centuries. Unfortunately, the person in chains according to Rousseau still quests to gain the […]
Fundamental Rights vs Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code
Fundamental Rights vs Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code In November 2016, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), currently the ruling political party in Pakistan, had called its young […]
Freedom of Speech and Censorship: A Tug-Of-War
Freedom of Speech and Censorship: A Tug-Of-War Through the unlocked doors of history echoes the uproar against suppression and struggle for freedom of speech. Despite the […]
Pak-Turk Schools Case and Proposals for Regulating Supreme Court’s Powers Under A.184(3)
Pak-Turk Schools Case and Proposals for Regulating Supreme Court’s Powers Under A.184(3) [Download the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Pak-Turk Schools case here: SC Judgment – Pak Turk […]
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 […]
Plight Of Fresh Law Graduates
Plight Of Fresh Law Graduates On the first day in law college during orientation, institutions traditionally invite senior lawyers to deliver motivational speeches to young students […]
The Need To Develop Constitutional Torts In Pakistan
The Need To Develop Constitutional Torts In Pakistan Abstract: Tortious claims are private law civil remedies availed by those who suffer harm and seek compensation. Over time […]
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest The recent decision of the Judicial Commission to elevate Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah to the Supreme Court reminds me […]
Highlights of Hon’ble Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah’s Tenure at Lahore High Court
Highlights of Hon’ble Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah’s Tenure at Lahore High Court “O you who believe! Stand firmly for justice…” (Sura An-Nisa – Ch. 4: […]