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02/02/2026

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19/11/2025

Justice delivered! The court held that all appellants were illegally arrested before registration of the FIR and secretly detained, making the entire prosecution story doubtful, leading to their acquittal in PLJ 2023 Law Note (Criminal) 73. A powerful reminder that unlawful detention cannot be the basis of conviction.

05/10/2025

In a landmark ruling (PLD 2023 Peshawar), the court declared that if a case starts as an abduction and later becomes a murder, the same court handling the abduction should also hear the murder trial — ensuring justice, consistency, and fairness in law.
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05/10/2025

In a key judgment (PLD 2023 Peshawar), the court ruled that if a case begins with abduction and later turns into murder, the same court hearing the abduction case should also hear the murder trial ensuring justice and legal continuity.

04/10/2025

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set clear limits on the High Court’s power to quash FIRs. According to PLD 2023 SC 265 (FIA v. Syed Hamid Ali Shah), FIRs can only be cancelled in exceptional and illegal cases — not as routine interference.
This landmark judgment ensures judicial balance, fair investigation, and respect for due legal process.

04/10/2025

In PLD 2023 SC 265 (FIA v. Syed Hamid Ali Shah & Others), the Supreme Court of Pakistan clarified that a High Court can quash an FIR only in exceptional and clear cases of illegality or misuse of legal process. It emphasized that if the FIR shows a possible offence or if other legal remedies exist under the Criminal Procedure Code, the FIR should not be dismissed early. This judgment promotes judicial caution, fairness in procedure, and a balanced relationship between courts and investigative authorities.

28/09/2025

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13/03/2025

Under criminal law, the concepts of "Offer of Pardon" (Section 337, Criminal Procedure Code) and "Withdrawal from Prosecution" (Section 494, Criminal Procedure Code) serve distinct purposes. Under Section 494, withdrawal results in the acquittal or release of the accused, which can be challenged through an appeal or revision. In contrast, Section 337 allows for a pardon that turns the accused into a prosecution witness, provided they fully and truthfully disclose all known facts. If the conditions are violated, the accused can be prosecuted under Section 339. Additionally, there is a difference between release and acquittal—release does not equate to a final pardon as acquittal does (2006 CLC 489). Withdrawal is an administrative process requiring court approval, exercised cautiously to meet justice's demands and uninfluenced by external pressures (1996 SCMR 1342). Courts must use their discretion to ensure that withdrawal is made in good faith, justified by circumstances, and promotes justice, rather than being arbitrary or biased in favor of the accused (1992 SCMR 1983).
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12/03/2025

چوری اور چوری شدہ جائیداد کے قوانین کا بنیادی مقصد لوگوں کی ملکیت کا تحفظ اور مجرمانہ سرگرمیوں کی روک تھام ہے۔ قانون کے مطابق، چوری صرف اس صورت میں ثابت ہوتی ہے جب بدنیتی اور کسی دوسرے کو نقصان پہنچانے کی نیت موجود ہو۔ اسی طرح، چوری شدہ جائیداد کو رکھنا یا خریدنا بھی جرم تصور کیا جاتا ہے، اگر ثابت ہو جائے کہ ملزم کو اس کے چوری شدہ ہونے کا علم تھا۔ عدالتیں جرم کی نوعیت، شواہد، اور نیت کو مدنظر رکھتے ہوئے سزا کا تعین کرتی ہیں۔ چوری اور ڈکیتی کے درمیان بنیادی فرق تشدد اور خوف کا عنصر ہے، جبکہ غلط فہمی یا حق جتانے کی بنیاد پر کی گئی چیزوں کی منتقلی جرم نہیں سمجھی جاتی۔ لہٰذا، کسی بھی قانونی کارروائی میں، وکیل اور عدالت کو تمام شواہد اور حالات کا باریک بینی سے جائزہ لینا چاہیے تاکہ منصفانہ فیصلہ کیا جا سکے۔

11/03/2025

Section 145 of the Cr.P.C. outlines the legal framework for disputes over immovable property, aiming to maintain public peace. Civil courts handle cases posing threats, while magistrates intervene if necessary. Legal practitioners analyze principles, judicial precedents, and evidence for justice.

27/02/2025

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) in Pakistan, aimed at combating cybercrimes like fake news, has faced controversy due to its 2025 amendments. The law, which bypasses traditional judicial oversight, imposes penalties and fines for disseminating false information online. The debate continues, with stakeholders pushing for repeal or revision.
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17/11/2024

The Supreme Court of Azad Kashmir has ruled that the benefit of doubt should apply during the bail stage, allowing accused persons to be granted bail if there is uncertainty, contradiction, or weak evidence against them, ensuring fairness and preventing unnecessary detention during early legal proceedings.