Judges Bench
A Judges Bench typically refers to a panel of judges who preside over a court or tribunal. In the context of the legal system in Pakistan, the term Judges Bench can refer to a specific panel of judges who sit together to hear and decide cases in a higher court, such as the Supreme Court […]
Supreme Judicial Council
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) of Pakistan is a constitutional body that is responsible for investigating and taking disciplinary action against judges of the higher judiciary. The Council consists of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, two most senior judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and two most senior Chief Justices of High Courts. The […]
Robbery
Under Section 392 PPC, A robbery case refers to a criminal offense in which an individual takes property or assets from another person or entity by force or threat of force. Robbery is considered a serious crime and can result in severe legal consequences, including imprisonment. If you have any specific questions about a robbery […]
Cyber Crime / FIA
In Pakistan, cyber crime is governed by the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. The law covers a wide range of offenses, including hacking, identity theft, cyberstalking, and the distribution of illegal or harmful content. Penalties for violating PECA can include fines, imprisonment, and in some cases, the death penalty. The Federal Investigation Agency […]
Civil Law / Civil Cases
Civil law in Pakistan is a body of law that deals with legal disputes that do not involve criminal conduct. It includes laws related to contracts, property, torts, and other civil matters. In Pakistan, civil law is governed by the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) and the principles of Islamic law, as well as other laws […]
Judiciary/ Courts
In Pakistan, there are divided into two main branches: the superior judiciary and the subordinate judiciary. The superior judiciary is made up of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Federal Shariat Court, and the five High Courts. The subordinate judiciary is made up of the District Courts and lower courts. Civil judges preside over cases […]
Criminal law
Criminal Law in Pakistan is governed by the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), which was enacted in 1860 during British colonial rule. The PPC contains a comprehensive list of criminal offenses and corresponding penalties. The criminal justice system in Pakistan is based on the adversarial system, where the prosecution and defense present their case before a […]
Defamation
In Pakistan, defamation case is a criminal offense under Section 499 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). It states that whoever by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe […]
Online Nikah / Marriage
What is Online Nikah, Online nikah also known as virtual marriage, is a marriage ceremony that takes place over the internet. In Pakistan, online Nikah is not legally recognized by the government and therefore, is not considered a valid form of marriage. The government of Pakistan requires that all marriages be registered with the relevant […]
Dacoity Dacoity is a type of robbery or theft that is committed by a group of people. In Pakistan, dacoity is considered a serious crime and is punishable by imprisonment and fines. The punishment for dacoity can vary depending on the severity of the crime, but it can include life imprisonment or the death penalty. […]