Gujranwala School Abuse Case: High Court Rejects Appeal, Upholds Life Imprisonment
The Lahore High Court has upheld the life imprisonment sentence awarded to a school watchman convicted in the Gujranwala school abuse case, dismissing his appeal after finding that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment reinforces important legal principles regarding child sexual abuse cases, including the evidentiary value of a child...
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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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