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. […]
Non Bailable Warrant
A non-bailable warrant is a legal document issued by a court that authorizes the arrest of a person and does not allow for their release on bail. This type of warrant is issued in cases where the offense is considered serious, and there is a high risk that the person may flee or tamper with […]
Bailable Warrant
A bailable warrant is a legal document issued by a court that authorizes the arrest of a person but also allows for their release on bail. The warrant is issued when a person fails to appear in court or when they have been summoned by the court to appear but have not responded. Bail is […]
Non Bailable Cases/Offences
In Pakistan, a non-bailable offense is a criminal offense for which bail cannot be granted by a court as a matter of right. Examples of non-bailable offenses in Pakistan include treason, dacoity, robbery, murder, and terrorism. However, the court may still grant bail in certain circumstances, such as if the prosecution is unable to provide […]
Bail Cases/ Bailable Cases
In Pakistan, a bail case refers to a legal proceeding in which a person who has been arrested and charged with a crime may apply to be released from custody while they await trial. The decision to grant bail is up to a judge or a bail commissioner, who will consider factors such as the […]