Introduction Harassment laws in Pakistan have been through quite a journey over the past few years. The Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, […]
Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Judgment on Military Courts
On 23rd October, 2023, a 5-member bench of the honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan announced its ‘short order’ in the case Jawad S. Khawaja and others […]
Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023: Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbours?
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 […]
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, […]
Challenging the Supreme Court Practice And Procedure Act, 2023
Challenging the Supreme Court Practice And Procedure Act, 2023: Assessing Constitutionality, Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence A heated debate has been going on within the […]
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 […]
Continuing Mandamus: Productive or Deleterious Overreach?
Mandamus is a type of writ issued by the court to direct a public body to do something that the law requires it to do. The […]
Judicial Review of Administrative Actions of the Judges of Superior Courts
All public functionaries must exercise public authority, especially when dealing with public property, public funds and assets, in a fair, just, transparent and reasonable manner, untainted […]
Judicial Review in Pakistan
This article explores the doctrine of judicial review in Pakistan. Following a brief introduction, it traces the doctrine’s origins. It then discusses the jurisdiction of the […]
3 Contributions of Marbury v. Madison to Pakistan’s Constitutional Law
Introduction Marbury v. Madison[1] is considered a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, sometimes referred to as the most important decision in […]
Not So Pandemic After All
One of the most unique aspects of the apex court of our country is the unpredictable nature of its judgments; at times they are revolutionary, at […]
Can Judicial Review Be Justified?
It is often witnessed that those who are less acquainted with the law are busy castigating the judiciary for interference in the affairs of executive bodies […]
Why the Office of Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) is Unconstitutional [Part 2]
Why the Office of Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) is Unconstitutional [Part 2] [Part 1 can be accessed here: http://courtingthelaw.com/2019/12/04/commentary/why-the-office-of-commissioner-inland-revenue-appeals-is-unconstitutional-part-1/] Courts and Tribunals Under the Constitution The […]
Why the Office of Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) is Unconstitutional [Part 1]
Why the Office of Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) is Unconstitutional [Part 1] The separation of powers is a cornerstone of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973.[1] It is one […]
The Brexit Cyclone: EU Withdrawal Bill 2018 and White Paper on UK-EU Relations
The Brexit Cyclone: EU Withdrawal Bill 2018 and White Paper on UK-EU Relations In July 2016, in a historic referendum that shocked the world, the British […]
The Mission of Pakistan’s Judges Is Judicial Guardianship Of The Constitution
The Mission of Pakistan’s Judges Is Judicial Guardianship Of The Constitution Muhammad Hanif is arguably one of the most loved local flavours of criticism, stir-fried in […]
The Question Of Appointment Of Judges Is A Question Of The Independence Of Judiciary
The Question Of Appointment Of Judges Is A Question Of The Independence Of Judiciary A friend recently referred to a published news item about the transfer of […]