After investigation of criminal case and resultant arrival by the police at conclusion regarding guilt or innocence of an accused person lie within the domain and prerogative of the police over which ...
Bail & Bail Bond
Bail What is Bail? The word bail is derived from the old French verb baillier which means to give or deliver. Bail in English common law is the freeing or setting at liberty of one arrested or impriso...
Discharge of an Accused / Discharge Report
According to section169 of crpc If upon an investigation under this chapter it appears to the officer in charge of Police station or to the Police officer making the investigation that there is not su...
Investigation
As defined in section 4(1) investigation include all the proceeding under crpc for the collection of evidence conducted by Police officer or by any person other than a Magistrate, who is authorized by...
Transgender Law in Pakistan
As of my last update in September 2021, Pakistan did not have comprehensive legislation specifically addressing transgender rights. However, there were some significant developments in the country tha...
Framing of Charge
What is Charge? In the context of criminal procedure in Section 242 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) pertains to the framing of charges against an accused person. The section outlines the proc...
Summary Trial
In Pakistan, the legal system provides for summary trials under certain circumstances. Summary trials are typically used for minor offenses and aim to expedite the legal process by providing a quicker...
FIR /First Information Report
Meaning of FIR What is FIR? First an abbreviation of first information report. The term first information report is construed as the earliest communication or intimation of crime to the state agency t...