Remand Rules in Court: Can a Magistrate Discharge an Accused Without Remand?
Remand rules in court form a crucial part of criminal procedure, particularly at the investigation stage when an accused is first produced before a magistrate. At this point, the court must decide whether custody is necessary or whether the accused should be released. A recurring legal question is whether a magistrate can go beyond refusing...
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Landmark Judgment by Lahore High Court: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis
The Lahore High Court has delivered a landmark ruling in Syed Sharafat Hussain Naqvi vs LDA Authority Commission on 12 February 2026, authored by Justice Malik Waqar Haider Awan. This judgment provides critical clarity on property disputes, particularly regarding the rights of purchasers and the legal consequences of defective title. At Lawyer Services Pakistan, we...
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Amendment of Suit: Why Courts Do Not Allow Changes That Alter the Original Claim
In civil litigation, the plaint forms the foundation of a legal claim presented before a court. It contains the material facts, legal rights asserted by the plaintiff, and the relief sought from the court. However, during the course of litigation, parties sometimes attempt to modify their pleadings through an amendment of suit or amendment of...
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Balochistan High Court Suspends Mines and Minerals Act
The Balochistan High Court has suspended the recently introduced Mines and Minerals Act, creating significant discussion across Pakistan’s legal and mining sectors. The decision came after several legal petitions challenged the act, raising constitutional concerns about the regulation and governance of mineral resources in the province. Balochistan is one of Pakistan’s most resource-rich regions, with...
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