Abatement in Criminal Law The word “abate” means to destroy, to quash, to do away with or nullify or lessen or diminish. It also signifies to put an end to, to do away with, to nullify, to make void. The word abatement in law signifies end of proceedings after the death of victim, complainant or […]
Commentry on Law
Commonly used Legal Maxims in Pakistani & Indian Courts
Legal Maxims An established principle or proposition of law is also known as legal maxim. In the Medieval era Latin language was used in courts and laws and hence there are so many Latin Maxims (Legal Maxims) used in European countries. In Pakistan and India these Latin Maxims are also very popular due to influence […]
Confession Law in Pakistan – Procedure & Types of Confession
Confession Confession means an admission of certain facts which constitutes an offence. Statement of accused becomes confession only when recorded in compliance of the provisions of S. 164 and 364 of Cr.P.C. after observing necessary precautions and formalities. Procedure which magistrate must adopt while recording confession As soon as person is produced before a magistrate […]
Fundamental Rights in Pakistan – Constitution of 1973
Fundamental Rights in Pakistan Fundamental Rights are enshrined in the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Chapter 1 of the Constitution contains articles about the fundamental rights. Articles 8 to 28 of the constitution deals with the all fundamental rights provided to the citizens of Pakistan. Followings are the fundamental rights guaranteed to the citizens […]
Preventive Detention in Pakistan
Preventive Detention in Pakistan Preventive detention means to detain a person in any particular place in order to prevent any upcoming disaster. Article 10 of Constitution of Pakistan 1973, deals with the preventive detention and its procedure. It provides that no law providing for preventive detention shall be made except to deal with persons acting […]
Duties and Responsibilities of Police in Pakistan
Duties of Police in Pakistan Police is for the protection of people and they have many responsibilities and duties towards Public. Police Order 2002 is very good piece of legislation which needs to be implemented with letter and spirit. In Police Order 2002 followings are the duties of Police towards general public. Attitude and responsibilities […]
Writs in Pakistan – Kinds of Writs in High Courts
Writ The term “Writ” has its origin from Common Law. Basically it means formal written orders issued by Superior Courts to subordinate courts or Government Officials. The purpose of write is to preserve and protects the fundamental rights of an individual. In Pakistan Article 199 of the Constitution is about write in High Court. When […]
Cheque in Business Law | Definition & Essentials
Cheque A cheque is a bill of exchange drawn on a specified banker and not expressed to be payable otherwise than on demand. – section 6 Parties to Cheque Drawer Drawee Payee Essentials of Cheque It must be in writing It must contain unconditional order It must be signed by the person giving it It […]
Bill of Exchange | Definition, Essentials and Examples
Bill of Exchange A bill of exchange is an instrument in writing containing an unconditional order, signed by the maker, directing a certain person to pay on demand or at a fixed or determinable future time a certain sum of money only to, or to the order of, a certain person or to the bearer […]
Promissory Note in Business Law | Definition & Essentials
Promissory Note A promissory note is an instrument in writing (not being bank note or a currency note) containing an unconditional undertaking, signed by the maker, to pay on demand or at a fixed or determinable future time a certain sum of money only to, or to the order of, a certain person, or to […]