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Judges receiving threatening letter continues to Lahore High Court and Supreme Court | Tax Amendment bill presented in Parliament | Election Commissioner gives more powers to magistrate in election matter | The 6 Judges letter remained unattended by Supreme Judicial Council | Lawyers hold strict protest against the interference of Intelligence agencies involvement in judiciary damaging justice and fairness in society

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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