The Supreme Court of Pakistan has recently delivered a landmark judgment in Civil Appeals No. 53-K to 58-K/2024, reaffirming that employees who are reinstated after wrongful discharge are entitled to restoration of their original seniority, rather than being treated as fresh appointees. This ruling has set a powerful precedent for Read more
[Supreme Court of Pakistan] Present: Yahya Afridi, Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi and Muhammad Ali Mazhar, JJ NAVEED SATTAR—Petitioner Versus The STATE and others—Respondents Criminal Petition No. 317-L of 2023, decided on 20th September, 2023. (On appeal against the order dated 14.02.2023 passed by the Lahore High Court, Lahore in Read more
Art. 184(3)-Constitutional jurisdiction of the Supreme Private complaint/ grievance-Alternate remedy, availability by the applicant before the Supreme Court leveling serious allegations against the personnel of Inter Services Intelligence (‘ISI’) and Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) of misusing their office. and committing crimes against the applicant and his family…. Maintainability—Nature of a case Read more
Appointment—Fintess to hold public office-First Information Report, registeration of—Acquittal on basis of compromise—Mere registration of FIR against any person cannot be used as a definitive test to label him as having a bad character—All acquittals including acquittal on compromise are honorable for the reason that prosecution does not succeed to Read more
In a significant ruling, the Islamabad High Court has deemed Presidential Order Number 18 of 1980 as ‘illegal.’ The court explicitly stated that the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad does not possess the authority to issue detention orders under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order. This decision carries profound Read more
Director General Anti-Corruption’s powers restricted. The Anti-Corruption Establishment Amendment Ordinance 2023 has been issued. According to the Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment Amendment Ordinance 2023, amendments have been made in Sections 2, 3, and 4 of the Anti-Corruption Establishment Ordinance 1961. Under these amendments, anti-corruption authorities will conduct a preliminary inquiry under Read more
The decision by the Lahore High Court in the case of Shahid Imran vs. The State addresses several significant legal aspects related to the age of minority/majority, protection of minors, and adherence to relevant laws. The court emphasizes the importance of fixed age limits to safeguard minors, highlighting that noncompliance Read more
Introduction:Inheritance is a complex and significant aspect of many legal systems worldwide, often reflecting cultural, religious, and societal norms. In Islamic Law, inheritance holds particular importance, as it not only provides for the transfer of wealth but also embodies the principles of fairness, justice, and family solidarity. The process begins Read more
Title: “Conviction Based on Single Witness Testimony in Murder Cases: Analyzing the Precedent of PLD 2015 Lah 426” Introduction:In the realm of criminal law, the principle of ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ stands as a cornerstone to ensure justice is served fairly and accurately. However, an interesting and often debated Read more