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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contract of Guarantee
This article aims to analyze the contract of guarantee and its enforceability in Pakistan. It also sheds light on the dispute between a principal debtor and […]
Criteria for Supreme Court Appointments
“When making a decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous to consider all the pros and cons. In vital matters however…the decision should […]
Article 63A, Defection and Dreadful Uncertainty
The election of Chief Minister, Punjab on 22nd July, 2022 has unleashed a new constitutional crisis. I make an attempt to describe the events leading up […]
Are Strikes by Advocates Justified Under the Law?
Introduction The legislature provides legal recourse for many grievances, but people often resort to strikes when the law does not help them. A strike is a […]
Diversity in Judicial Elevation
Diversity contributes to legitimacy. In a country where the judiciary is under incessant reproval from different echelons of the society for not being as independent as […]
Rethinking Elevation of Judges: Fate of an Idea Whose Time Has Come!
On the 19th of May, 1964, the Republican Senator from Illinois (US), Everett McKinley Dirksen, showed his support for the Civil Rights Act 1964 in the […]
Can Oral Contracts be Enforced in Pakistan?
This article will evaluate the enforceability of oral contracts in Pakistan. Oral contracts are commonly executed in Pakistan for the sale of goods, services or, where […]
Overhaul Bail Law!
Bail is granted as a matter of right in bailable offences, however, once arrested in a general non-bailable offence, the accused has to bring his or […]
Weekly Case Law Bulletin Series by Qanoondan and Courting The Law
Qanoondan and Courting The Law have started a new series of Weekly Case Law Bulletin to provide a quick roundup of important legal judgments of the […]
Seniority or Competence? Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s Dilemma
The elevation of judges to the apex court has stirred debate for some time now. It has birthed two opposing standards for elevation: seniority and competence. […]
The Iron Lady
“Iron lady” as a metaphor is often used to describe strong, uncompromising female heads of government around the world. The phrase was first used for Margaret […]