In the criminal justice system, the stakes are high. A person’s liberty, reputation, and even life can hang in the balance. Legal representation in criminal trials is crucial to ensure justice is served. Under the Pakistani legal system, derived from English Common
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Domestic violence is a pervasive issue in many societies around the globe, and Pakistan is no exception. The Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, passed in various provinces of Pakistan, seeks to offer legal protections for victims of such violence. Under the
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Inheritance is a critical aspect of family law in Pakistan. Governed primarily by Islamic law, inheritance provisions are complex, with the distribution of assets dependent on the deceased’s relationships with their heirs. Pakistan’s Constitution allows Muslims to inherit according to their sect
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The treatment of juvenile offenders is a sensitive issue worldwide. In Pakistan, the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance (JJSO) 2000, now replaced by the Juvenile Justice System Act (JJSA) 2018, guides this process. The JJSA aims to protect the rights of children involved
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A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations. Pakistani law, like other common law systems, provides several remedies for such situations under the Contract Act, 1872. Remedies include damages, specific performance, injunction, and rescission of the
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Adoption, or the process of becoming a legal parent to a child who is not biologically yours, is a complex matter in Pakistan, primarily because of the religious and social norms surrounding it. In Pakistani law, there’s no specific legislation regarding adoption,
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Defamation, under Pakistani law, is a harm to one’s reputation by false statements. It can be a civil wrong (tort) or a criminal offense, depending on the nature and impact of the act. The Defamation Ordinance, 2002, covers civil defamation, providing for
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Partition is the division of co-owned property into distinct portions so that each co-owner may hold their part separately. In Pakistan, this process is governed by the Partition Act of 1893. Partition suits are common among family members and business partners, often
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Pakistani criminal law incorporates principles of Islamic law, including ‘Qisas and Diyat.’ These concepts apply to offenses against the human body, such as murder and bodily harm. ‘Qisas’ refers to retributive justice – an ‘eye for an eye.’ The legal heirs of
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Child custody is a sensitive issue that often arises in divorce cases. The primary concern in these battles is always the welfare of the child. Pakistan’s family law, drawing from Islamic principles, provides comprehensive guidelines on this matter. According to the law,
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