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 […]
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 […]
Criminal Trial in Pakistan: From Application Stage to Conviction / Acquittal
Criminal Trial in Pakistan: From Application Stage to Conviction / Acquittal Several socio-economic factors have led to an increase in crime in our society. These factors […]
How to Conduct Cross Examination Effectively
How to Conduct Cross Examination Effectively Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Similarly, when working on a legal case, a wise strategy […]
#KhadijaTheFighter – A Recap
#KhadijaTheFighter – A Recap Khadija Siddiqi’s case and her bravery amidst all the chaos has continued to serve as a lesson for women to hold their […]
Nothing Unusual About Hussain Nawaz’s Leaked Picture
Nothing Unusual About Hussain Nawaz’s Leaked Picture It was surprising to watch the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) react to the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), probing the […]
Criminal Justice System In Pakistan: A Critical Analysis
Criminal Justice System In Pakistan: A Critical Analysis Executive Summary The Criminal Justice System in Pakistan comprises of five components i.e. the police, judiciary, prisons, prosecution, […]
Before The Honourable Court Of Psychology
Before The Honourable Court Of Psychology One summer morning at a trial court room, a learned judge enters escorted by the bailiff of the court, cases […]
Bangladesh On Trial
Bangladesh On Trial The atrocities perpetrated by all the sides in East Pakistan in 1971 were reprehensible. For its excesses, Pakistan expressed regret to the people […]
Speedy And Inexpensive Justice
Speedy And Inexpensive Justice The state has its most pivotal and prime function in the dispensation of justice to its citizens, wherever they may be, at […]
Should The Death Penalty Be Eliminated? Part II
Should The Death Penalty Be Eliminated? Part II iv. Prejudice, Whim, Mistake and Presentation by Attorney One of the weak points while eliminating the death penalty […]
Legal Framework for Pakistan
Law is central to society and our daily lives in this globalized world. No society can claim to have adequate civic education for building a civil […]
Pakistan: Premier Forms Panel to Review Criminal Laws
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, constituted a committee, consisting of nine jurists, in order to review the criminals laws of the country. The ministry of law, justice […]