Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023: Constitutional Dilemma Between Parliamentary Supremacy and the Independence of Judiciary This article intends to delve into the legal complexities […]
Protection of Minority Rights in Pakistan’s Constitution: Adequacy, Discrimination and Marginalization
[Note: The use of the term ‘non-Muslims’ in this article is for legal purposes only and not meant to be exclusionary in any way]. Pakistan is […]
Jaranwala Incident: Pakistan’s Weak Commitments and Bleak Realities
This article examines the recent Jaranwala incident in Pakistan where violence erupted owing to unverified blasphemy allegations. The article delves into the contradictions between Pakistan’s international […]
ChatGPT for Lawyers: 101 Practical Prompts
ChatGPT for Lawyers: 101 Practical Prompts by Adam Jabbar is a comprehensive resource specifically designed for lawyers seeking to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Polygamy – Breaking the Self-Made Façade [Part One]
Polygamy remains one of the most stressed about Islamic practices in our society and even though men and women speak of it with the same zeal […]
مجلہ عدالتی نظائر
مجلہ عدالتی نظائر – جلد ١ – جولائی تا ستمبر ٢٠٢٣ عام عوام اور شعبہ قانون سے شغف رکھنے والے احباب میں ٹیم قانون دان کی […]
Dower: Unveiling the Truth – Genuine Protection or Mere Deception?
The discussion around women’s rights under Islamic law still continues and involves various perspectives including those of Islamic legal experts, traditionalists and orientalists who keep engaging […]
Dissecting the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act
The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023 was passed in a joint session of Parliament—as President Alvi had refused to give his assent to the […]
Martial Justice
The status of civil liberties is a fair measure of the rule of law prevalent in a society. The liberties and freedoms of a people, however, […]
Prolonged Agony Caused by Government Departments in Service Matters
The phrase ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ resonates profoundly within the realm of service matters. This article highlights the prolonged litigation faced by employees as a […]
Time for the Supreme Court to Adopt Responsive Judging
As a nation, Pakistan is no stranger to political turmoil and constitutional crises. The recent dissolution of two provincial assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and […]
ChatGPT-4 Used in a Pakistani Judgment as an Experiment
[TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual offences] Download a copy of the Pakistani judgment (bail order to be precise) where ChatGPT-4 (artificial intelligence software) has been used as an […]
Know Your Rights: The Delegated Right to Divorce
The concept of talaq (divorce) within the Pakistani society is often frowned upon and, as per Islamic principles, should be avoided. However, it is no secret […]
Constitution of Benches in the Supreme Court: A Judicial Prerogative
“The term ‘master of roster’ cannot be understood to mean that the HCJ has unfettered discretion regarding constitution of Benches. In fact, the discretion vested in […]
Legality and Validity of E-Signatures in Pakistan
Digital or electronic signatures (e-signatures) are a common part of daily commercial life today. Signatures, as understood in the common adage as signatures delivered by hand, […]
One Day Workshop on Workplace Harassment in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad
Implementing a workplace/sexual anti-harassment policy is legally mandatory for every company registered in Pakistan and a crucial role for company leadership and a core function of […]
Vacancies: National Legal Incubation Center
The National Legal Incubation Center (NLIC) is Pakistan’s first legal incubation center developing and equipping the next generation of lawyer-leaders for better delivery of justice. NLIC […]