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Supreme Court Ruling on Minor’s Welfare

An analysis of why child welfare cannot be reduced to mathematical formulas, focusing on holistic development.

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Mother’s Second Marriage & Custody Rights

Exploring how modern jurisprudence prioritizes child welfare over traditional bars on remarriage.

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Criminal Liability of Legal Heirs
(PLD 2016 Lahore 516)

A clarification that criminal responsibility for dishonoured cheques is personal and cannot be inherited.

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Arbitration Clauses Post-Termination
(2024 CLD 938)

Understanding why arbitration agreements survive the termination of the primary commercial contract.

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Shielding the Dignity of Rape Victims
(Art 151(4) QSO)

A look at the absolute legal bar against attacking a victim's moral character during trial.

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Witness Contradiction & The Limits of Cross-Examination

Analyzing the Supreme Court’s distinction between prior statements and trial admissions.

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Delay in FIR & Prosecution Credibility

Why the timing of a report is a matter of context and human conduct, not a rigid mechanical rule.

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The Liberalisation of Locus Standi

A comparative look at the evolution of third-party standing in India and Pakistan for social justice.

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Compromise at Bail Stage

Exploring why bail-stage settlements do not automatically bind the Trial Court.

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No Place for Emotions in Law

A study on AIR 2011 SC 308 regarding Bar resolutions and the right to a fair trial.

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Delegated Legislation Limits

Understanding the boundaries of secondary legislation under 2023 SCMR 1776.

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Human Conduct in Crisis

Analyzing judicial approaches to eye-witness behavior post-occurrence (1985 MLD 1050).

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Child Welfare vs. Blood Ties

Why the 'foundational stone' of custody is welfare, not biological status (PLD 2022 SC 32).

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De Facto Guardians & Property

Clarifying why de facto guardians cannot transfer minor’s immovable property (2024 SCMR 1271).

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Khula Without Consent

The judicial authority of the Qazi to grant Khula without the husband’s agreement (2000 SCMR 1563).

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When Does Preparation End and Attempt Begin?

Criminal liability for attempt under Pakistani and Indian jurisprudence, analyzing PLD 1970 Lahore 230 and AIR 1961 SC 1698.

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Continuing Qualification of Legislators
(PLD 2018 SC 449)

Qualification to hold elected office is a continuing constitutional obligation under Articles 62 & 63.

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Medical Bail Restrictions
(PLD 2005 SC 364)

Can an accused claim bail merely on the ground of hospitalization in a private hospital of choice?

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Law vs. Personal Wisdom
(PLD 2013 SC 255)

The doctrine of judicial restraint: courts cannot pass orders based on personal vision, perception, or wisdom.

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Vehicle Used for Escape
(1986 SCMR 1539)

Defining "case property" in criminal trials—a vehicle used for escape does not automatically become case property.

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