“Climate action is not optional, it’s an imperative,” remarked the Secretary-General of the United Nations to world leaders at the Climate Action Summit during COP29 on […]
Addressing the Threat of US Sanctions Against Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline
Pakistan was recently notified by Iran through a legal notice threatening to take Pakistan to arbitration in Paris for failing to uphold its part of the […]
Aligning Family Law Reform with International Treaties
Family law reforms in Pakistan are influenced by various factors, including international treaties and conventions to which the country is a party. The Family Courts Act […]
Does the 26th Amendment Threaten Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law?
Abstract This article focuses on the recent Twenty Sixth Constitutional Amendment passed by the Pakistani Parliament. It has raised many eyebrows because of its effects on […]
An Open Letter to Law Neophytes: Navigating Primary Career Years
You have successfully finished law school with a degree in one of the most noble and traditional professions. Preceding you lies a rich history of many […]
Rights of Employees Governed by Non-Statutory Service Rules
Understanding the Distinction Before delving into the rights of employees, it is crucial to understand the difference between statutory and non-statutory service rules: Statutory rules: These […]
Qatl-e-Khata by Negligent and Rash Driving – Section 320
Karachi’s Karsaz Road recently witnessed the untimely demise of two innocent individuals, crushed under the proverbial and literal wheels of unbridled entitlement. An SUV-wielding driver, in […]
Can Mental Illness be Exploited as a Defense to Get Away With Murder?
Note: The publishers of this article do not intend to trivialize or diminish the seriousness of mental health issues or illnesses. We recognize that mental health […]
مجلہ عدالتی نظائر
مجلہ عدالتی نظائر- چوتھا شمارہ مجلہ عدالتی نظائر اردو زبان میں عدالتی نظائر کی آسان فہم تلخیص پر مشتمل آئین و قانون کی دنیا کا پہلا […]
The Need to Revisit Punjab Defamation Act 2024
Legislative Review: Punjab Defamation Act 2024 Factual Background In May this year, the Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Defamation Bill, 2024, which was subsequently signed into law […]
Firewalling the Internet, Stonewalling Civil and Political Rights
At the outset, it should be established that the freedom of expression has been enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan.[1] The Constitution also states that every […]
Privacy Under Siege: Challenging Unchecked Surveillance in Pakistan
“Privacy is the foundation of freedom. Without privacy, you can’t have freedom.” – Glenn Greenwald The recent notification by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication […]
Boundaries of Power: Limiting Constitutional Amendments in Pakistan
One fine evening in 399 BCE, as the sun was about to set, Socrates, son of Sophroniscus, drank a cup of hemlock and ended his life […]
5 Reasons to Join KSJ Legal’s Summer School “Lawyer Launchpad”
Our flagship KSJ Legal Summer School 2024 is here with the theme “Envisioning a ‘GLO-CAL’ Career”. The term “glo-cal” is a blend of “global” and “local” […]
Job Opportunity: Legal Advisor, Maxim Agri, Lahore
Voice for the Voiceless – Stray Animal Welfare
Global Ranking Pakistan is rated as a poor performer (“E”) under the Animal Protection Index (API).[1] As the new provincial and federal governments take office, it is […]
PIDW 2024 Highlights: Shaping the Future of Dispute Resolution
Courting The Law brings you a recap of the landmark Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW) 2024, held on 11th and 12th May. This stellar event convened […]