Judicial alarm as sweeping 27th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan raises fears for court autonomy | The National Assembly has passed the 27th Amendment bill in a heated session underscoring sweeping changes in judicial, military and constitutional spheres | Power dynamics shift in election oversight: magistrate roles under review | Bar associations mobilise as legal fraternity warns of intelligence-agency tie-ups in judicial reform | The Lex is not registered organization, and we don’t take responsibility of anything posted on its truthfulness |

Month: January 2024

ECP Renders Judgment on PTI Intra-Party Elections

In a significant development, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a decisive judgment on the intra-party elections of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The verdict invokes the provisions of Section 215 of the Election Act, 2017, declaring PTI ineligible to obtain the election symbol for which they applied. The ECP’s ruling has far-reaching implications for …

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Misuse of Section 498A in Pakistan’s Dowry Laws

INTRODUCTION: In recent years, the misuse of Section 498A of the Pakistani Penal Code has sparked intense debates, shedding light on the delicate balance between protecting women’s rights and preventing the wrongful implication of individuals. This section, which addresses cruelty towards wives related to dowry demands, has been a double-edged sword, raising concerns about its …

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