Khula/Separation
What is Khula ? Khula is a legal procedure in Pakistan that allows a Muslim woman to seek a divorce from her husband through the Family court. It is the wife’s right to seek khula if she has valid grounds for divorce according to Islamic law. Here is a general overview of the khula procedure […]
Court Marriage / Nikah / Love Marriage
In Pakistan, court marriage / love marriage is a legal process that allows couples to register their marriage / nikaah (Nikah Nama) with the government through a court of law, rather than through traditional religious ceremonies. The process typically involves filling out a legal form and providing certain documents, such as proof of identity and […]
Court Marriage/Love Marriage / Nikah
In Pakistan, court marriage / love marriage is a legal process that allows couples to register their marriage / nikaah (Nikah Nama) with the government through a court of law, rather than through traditional religious ceremonies. The process typically involves filling out a legal form and providing certain documents, such as proof of identity and […]
Bail Before Arrest / Pre Arrest Bail
Section 498 crpc deals with Pre arrest/ Bail before arrest, according to section 498 crpc, the amount of every bond executed under this chapter shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive and the High Court or court of session may in case, whether there be […]
Challan/ Police Report
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 no other authority has any control. What a magistrate can insist i.o should be to submit his report under section 173 crpc incorporating […]
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 imprisoned upon any action either civil or criminal, on surety taken for his appearance on certain day and […]
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 sufficient evidence or reasonable ground of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate such officer shall if […]
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 Magistrate in this behalf. It would be seen from above that investigation consists of steps taken by a Police officer other than […]
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 that sought to recognize and protect the rights of transgender law individuals. In 2018, Pakistan’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that recognized the rights of transgender people, […]
Warrant
What is Warrant ?A warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement officials to take a specific action, such as making an arrest, conducting a search, or seizing property. Warrants are generally based on probable cause, which means there is a reasonable belief that a crime has been […]