The legal doctrine of election, rooted in fundamental principles of jurisprudence, is the act of choosing between two or more remedies or legal options available to address a particular issue or dispute. According to the 11th Edition of Black’s Law Dictionary, “Election” is defined as: “”the exercise of choice; particularly, the act of selecting from … Read more

The jurisdiction and powers of family judge play a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes of legal disputes regarding matrimonial life. However, by examining the Family Courts Act of 1964, which governs their proceedings, reveals a notable limitation i.e. the apparent absence of power to review interim orders. This article delves into the review power … Read more

The importance of knowing the details of your electricity bill in Pakistan extends beyond financial considerations; it is a key element to help someone in navigating potential discrepancies, ensuring accurate billing and preventing unnecessary financial strain. In a country like Pakistan, where energy costs can significantly impact budgets, being well-informed about your electricity dues is … Read more

It is settled principle of law that agreement whether oral or written could be validly executed. Even unregistered ones could be executed between the parties and the same can be implemented by the courts. The mode and procedure for execution, for the filing of suit and for proving the written contracts of immovable property is … Read more

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (NEPRA) which is established under section 3 of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 1997, determines electricity tariff, rates, charges and other terms and conditions for supply of electric power services by the generation, transmission and distribution companies, and recommend to the … Read more

Historical background of Lal Lakeer and Abadi Deh property: When the British went to the subcontinent for the purpose of trade, they needed a map to avoid the difficulty of traveling. So, along with trade, they also started making maps. At that time, most of the human settlements were settled along the banks of rivers. A … Read more

As per law, a sale transaction can be made only through a registered instrument and a suit for declaration on the basis of an unregistered deed is not maintainable. Section 54 and 55 of transfer of property act mention certain requirements regarding this. So, where any matter arises out of any transaction which does not … Read more

Decree of declaration under section 42 of the Specific Relief act 1877 is to be granted in cases where a person entitled to any legal right or title have any denial or apprehension of denial by some other person. In this context, before filing suit for declaration it is necessary to have a pre-existing right … Read more

Basic rule of correction in service record The general rule for correction in service record is that the date of birth of a civil servant which was recorded at the time of joining of service, shall be final and no change shall be permissible except, the correction of clerical mistake in recording of date. In … Read more

Procedure for dealing with disobedience of injunction order Where the court finds that there are facts which may require the imposition of the penalties for disobedience of injunction order under rule 2 ( 3 ) of O. XXXIX , code of civil procedure 1908, the Court shall put the person at fault on this guard … Read more

Definition of Shamilat Deh Shamilat Deh has been defined as a tract of huge land, collectively owned by the village owners over which they would have a right either to reclaim it themselves or allow others also to do so. The original owners were called as “Ala Maliks” and others who had reclaimed the same … Read more

What is Temporary Injunction or Stay Order? It is provided in rule 1 of order XXXIX, of the Code of Civil procedure, 1908 that where the suit property is in danger of being damaged, wasted or alienated by any party to the suit or being sold wrongfully during execution proceedings or where there is intention … Read more