Meezan Law Associate And Legal Consultant

17/11/2025

27th Constitutional Amendment has effectively erased even the pretense of separation of powers in Pakistan and an independent judiciary. By creating a new Federal Constitutional Court - whose judges will be handpicked through a politicized process and by ending the Supreme Court’s powers to entertain petitions under Article 184, transferring all authority to the FCC to interpret constitutional provisions and hear appeals from High Court decisions under Article 199, these amendments have fundamentally altered the basic structure of the Constitution.

All this is done in fear of ONE MAN. But in trying to block his path, they have ended up destroying the very institutions that serve everyone.

High Courts and the Supreme Court are where citizens turn for justice - for redressal of their grievances against the government and the powerful. That avenue now stands diminished.

The ultimate losers will not be judges, lawyers or any political party. The real loss will be borne by every citizen of Pakistan.

Here is the 27th Constitutional Amendment, incorporating the changes recommended by the Standing Committee, compiled by Benazir Shah.

29/06/2025

25/05/2025

It has come to my attention that a highly questionable order was passed, pursuant to which the funeral of the deceased was conducted.

This order was issued in response to an application filed under Section 491 Cr.PC by Mr. Zahid Ali Shah, Advocate. However, I have serious reservations regarding both the maintainability of the application and the status of the applicant, whom I consider a mere proxy or dummy in the proceedings. The circumstances suggest an abuse of the legal process for ulterior motives.

More concerning is the conduct of the presiding judge, who exercised powers under the capacity of an Ex-Officio Justice of Peace a role typically associated with applications under Sections 22-A and 22-B Cr.PC. This misapplication of jurisdiction raises serious legal and procedural objections. It is a settled principle of law that the scope and requirements of Section 491 Cr.PC differ fundamentally from those under Sections 22-A and 22-B Cr.PC.

In my considered opinion, the impugned order is without lawful sanction, rendered in excess of jurisdiction, and in blatant disregard of settled legal principles. Such judicial impropriety undermines the sanctity of due process and calls for immediate institutional review and remedial action.

Justice Must Prevail,

04/04/2025

Victory for Overseas Pakistanis in Guardianship Cases!

Alhamdulillah, another milestone achieved in protecting the rights of overseas Pakistanis! I recently won an appeal before the District Judge, Islamabad, securing a significant legal precedent regarding guardianship and permanent custody.

The Honourable Court has ruled that:
✅ A minor does not need to be physically present in Pakistan for their guardianship to be decided by Pakistani courts.
✅ Pakistani citizenship and parental nationality are sufficient to invoke the same legal rights as children residing in Pakistan.
✅ Family Courts in Pakistan have jurisdiction if the minor and their parent have previously resided within their jurisdiction, regardless of their current residence abroad.

This judgment overturns the dismissal of my guardianship petition by the Family Court, which wrongly held that jurisdiction is lost when a minor moves abroad. The District Judge, Islamabad, has now affirmed that the last place of residence within Pakistan remains a valid jurisdiction for guardianship matters.

This is a landmark win for overseas Pakistanis, ensuring their children’s rights remain protected under Pakistani family laws no matter where they live!

16/11/2024

16/11/2024

16/11/2024

ملزم کے غیر حاضر ہونے پر اگر ٹرائل کورٹ اس کے قابلِ ضمانت یا ناقابلِ ضمانت وارنٹ گرفتاری جاری کرتی ہے یا اسے اشتہاری قرار دیتی ہے تو ملزم کو حق حاصل ہے کہ وہ اسی عدالت میں حاضر ہو کر ان احکامات کو منسوخ کرنے یا واپس لینے کی درخواست دے۔ عدالت کو وارنٹ منسوخ کرنے اور ملزم کو اشتہاری قرار دینے کا حکم واپس لینے کا قانونی اختیار حاصل ہے۔

سی آر پی سی کی دفعہ 75 کے تحت وارنٹ منسوخ کرنے کا اختیار اسی عدالت کو حاصل ہوتا ہے جس نے وارنٹ جاری کیا۔ عدالتی کارروائی کے احکامات بشمول سمن، وارنٹ اور اعلامیہ کا بنیادی مقصد ملزم کو عدالت میں پیش کروا کر کارروائی کا سامنا کروانا ہوتا ہے۔ دفعہ 369 سی آر پی سی کے تحت اس قسم کا حکم فیصلہ نہیں سمجھا جاتا اور قوی اور معتبر وجوہات کی بنیاد پر، عدالت ملزم کے سرینڈر کے بعد ان احکامات کو واپس لے سکتی ہے۔

حوالہ: کریمنل اپیل 69556/24 محمد حسین بنام ریاست و دیگر، جسٹس فاروق حیدر، 06 نومبر 2024، لاہور ہائیکورٹ (2024 LHC 4966)

17/04/2024

میزان لاء ایسوسی ایٹ اور لیگل کنسلٹنٹ غلام یٰسین مستوئی ایل ایل بی، ایل ایل ایم اور ایڈووکیٹ، ہائی کورٹ آف سندھ نے قائم کیا تھا، اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان، 1973 کے آئین کے مصنف ہونے کے بعد، انہیں آئین کے شعبے میں ایک سرکردہ ماہر کے طور پر یاد کیا جاتا ہے۔ مجرمانہ قانونی چارہ جوئی اور انتظامی قانون۔
منیجنگ پارٹنر اور چیمبرز کے سربراہ کے وژن کے تحت۔ میزان لاء ایسوسی ایٹ اینڈ لیگل کنسلٹنٹ نے پھلتے پھولتے نتائج کے ساتھ سائز میں کافی اضافہ کیا ہے۔ آج، فرم پارٹنرز اور ممبران پر مشتمل ہے، جو خود مختار، خود ملازمت، ماہر قانونی پریکٹیشنرز، پیرا لیگلز اور معاون عملہ کے ساتھ ہیں جو ایم ایل اے کے دفاتر اور اس کی انتظامی سہولیات کا اشتراک کرتے ہیں، جہاں سے بیرون ملک اور پاکستان دونوں میں ایک وسیع کلائنٹ بیس، خدمت کی جاتی ہے.

Meezan Law Associate & Legal Consultant was established by the Ghulam Yaseen Mastoi LLB,LLM and Advocate, High Court of Sindh, Having authored the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, he is remembered as a leading expert in the field of Constitutional, Crimanl Litigation and Administrative Law.
Under the vision of the Managing Partner and Head of Chambers. Meezan Law Associate &Legal consultant has grown considerably in size with flourishing results. Today, the firm consists of partners and members, who are independent, self-employed, specialist legal practitioners, along with paralegals and support staff who share MLA offices and its administrative facilities, from where an extensive client base, both overseas and in Pakistan, is serviced.