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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: April 2024

TIME LIMIT FOR FILING A SUIT

Different types of claims/cases/actions have different time limits of after how long (from the date they arose)they can be filed in Court. An example of these limitations is as follows; 1. Cases based on a Contract(which includes employment contracts)- Limit 6 years 2. Libel/Slander(publishing/uttering statements damaging a person’s reputation-Limit 12months 3. Cases based on tort …

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The role of NGOs in the advocacy of human rights

In the intricate tapestry of societal progress, the threads of human rights advocacy are woven with the tireless efforts of numerous organizations around the globe. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) stand at the forefront, championing the cause of justice, equality, and dignity for all. Their role in shaping policies, raising awareness, and providing direct assistance to vulnerable …

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THE ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF THE PATENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF PAKISTAN WITH NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES AND THE MAJOR TRADING PARTNERS AND THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENHANCING THE PATENT COOPERATION AND HARMONIZATION

A patent is a legal document granted by the Government to an inventor, giving him/her the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention for a limited time. Think of a patent as a special certificate that the government gives to inventors. It says, “Hey, you came up with something cool and new, so we’re going to give you the right to be the …

THE ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF THE PATENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF PAKISTAN WITH NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES AND THE MAJOR TRADING PARTNERS AND THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENHANCING THE PATENT COOPERATION AND HARMONIZATION Read More »

Condolences for the Passing of Daniyal Aziz, Junior Clerk at District and Sessions Court East

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Daniyal Aziz, a junior clerk at the District and Sessions Court East. Daniyal Aziz tragically succumbed to a heart attack recently, leaving behind a void in the hearts of his colleagues and loved ones. “Ina Allah and I will return to you,” as the Quran reminds …

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Punjab Bar Council Implements Stricter Regulations for Lawyers’ Social Media Usage

In a recent notification issued by the Punjab Bar Council, significant amendments have been made to The Punjab Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Rules, 2023. These amendments, passed during the Bar Council Meeting dated 09.12.2023, aim to regulate the conduct of lawyers, particularly concerning their presence on social media platforms. One of the key amendments …

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Oath Taking Ceremony of Additional Judges Held at Sindh High Court

In a dignified ceremony held at the Committee Room of the Sindh High Court in Karachi, Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi administered the oath of office to several distinguished individuals. The newly appointed judges include Mr. Justice Amjad Ali Bohio, Mr. Justice Jawad Akbar Sarwana, Ms. Sana Akram Minhas, Mr. Khadim Hussain Soomro, Mr. Justice …

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Sindh Bar Council and Sindh High Court Bar Association, Sukkur, Urge Impartial Investigation into Allegations of Judicial Interference

In response to the letter dated 25-03-2024 from six Hon’ble Judges of the Islamabad High Court addressing the Chairman and Members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) regarding alleged interference of agencies in judicial affairs, the Sindh Bar Council and the Sindh High Court Bar Association, Sukkur, jointly convened to determine the course of action. …

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