Lawyers of Pakistan

Lawyers of Pakistan We have been proudly serving since 2013 and takes great pride in being Pakistan's premier Law Firm.

Lawyers of Pakistan has been proudly serving since 2013 and takes great pride in being Pakistan's premier International Law Firm, operating not only in Pakistan but also in various other countries. Lawyers of Pakistan is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services tailored to meet your specific needs. Our areas of expertise include court marriage, service matters, tax and corporate affairs

, criminal and civil litigation, family matters, resolution of marriage disputes, custody of minors etc

16/05/2026

⚖️ Powers of an Area Magistrate in Pakistan

An Area Magistrate plays a vital role in maintaining law and order while ensuring the smooth administration of justice. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898, a Magistrate is empowered to hear criminal cases, grant bail, issue warrants, and oversee investigation processes through remand proceedings.

They also exercise preventive powers to maintain public peace, including actions under Section 144 and other relevant provisions. Additionally, Magistrates are authorized to record confessions and statements, making their role crucial at both the investigative and trial stages.

Their authority reflects the balance between protecting individual rights and upholding the rule of law in society.

RuleOfLaw LegalAwareness CourtProcedure JusticeSystem AdvocateLife LawStudents LegalKnowledge

15/05/2026

Types of Benches in High Court ⚖️

In the High Court, cases are heard by different benches depending on the nature, importance, and complexity of the matter.

A Single Bench consists of one judge and usually deals with routine matters such as bail applications, writ petitions, and civil or criminal cases.

A Division Bench, comprising two judges, hears appeals against decisions of a Single Bench and important legal or constitutional issues.

A Full Bench includes three or more judges and is formed to decide significant questions of law or to resolve conflicting judgments.

A Larger Bench is constituted in cases of great public importance or when previous rulings need reconsideration, ensuring authoritative and final interpretation of law.

Understanding these benches helps in better insight into how justice is administered in our judicial system.

Advocate LegalEducation RuleOfLaw Justice PakistanLaw

10/05/2026

Mere allegations and adverse remarks in an inquiry report are not sufficient to declare a government employee guilty. Unless there is credible evidence available on record proving misconduct, the employee shall be presumed innocent in accordance with the principles of justice, fairness, and due process of law. No penalty can legally be imposed merely on assumptions, suspicions, or unsubstantiated accusations.

GovernmentEmployees LegalAwareness RuleOfLaw DepartmentalInquiry EmployeeRights PunjabServiceTribunal CivilServants LegalEducation PakistanLaw FairTrial AdministrativeLaw

09/05/2026

An important judgment by the Supreme Court of Pakistan has reaffirmed that a government employee cannot be dismissed from service merely because he was sentenced to imprisonment in a civil case. The Court held that imprisonment arising out of a civil dispute does not automatically terminate a person’s employment, and the department cannot remove an employee from service without lawful justification and due process.

This landmark decision strengthens the principles of fairness, protection of employment rights, and the rule of law, while safeguarding public servants from arbitrary departmental actions.






RuleOfLaw
LegalAwareness
CivilService
PublicServants
DepartmentalProceedings
LegalRights
LawyersOfPakistan
PakistanLaw
CourtDecision
ServiceTribunal
EmployeeRights
Advocate
LegalUpdate
ConstitutionOfPakistan
PakistaniLaw

09/05/2026

A significant judgment by the Supreme Court of Pakistan has reinforced the protection of public servants against illegal actions of authorities. In this case, a DPO unlawfully dismissed an employee from service without lawful justification and due process. The Honorable Supreme Court not only restored the employee to his job but also imposed a heavy monetary penalty upon the DPO, directing that the amount be paid personally from his own salary. The judgment sends a strong message that misuse of authority, arbitrary dismissals, and unlawful exercise of powers by public officials will not be tolerated under the law.

PublicServants JusticePrevails ConstitutionalRights DueProcess LegalAwareness CourtJudgment PoliceDepartment AbuseOfAuthority EmploymentRights PakistanLaw LawyersCommunity LegalUpdate Accountability LawyersOfPakistan AllahNawazKhosaAdvocate

07/05/2026

Know your constitutional and legal rights. No police officer or investigating agency, including CCD, can illegally detain, torture, or implicate any citizen without due process of law. Always keep your family informed about your whereabouts, immediately contact a lawyer in case of detention, avoid signing blank papers or forced confessions, and demand production before a Magistrate within the legal time. Record details of arresting officials, preserve call records/messages, and seek legal remedies such as habeas corpus petitions, bail, and constitutional petitions under Article 199 whenever fundamental rights are violated. Awareness of law is the strongest protection against illegal custody, fake encounters, and misuse of authority.









































05/05/2026

A chance witness is a person who is not a natural or expected witness of an occurrence but happens to be present at the scene of the incident by coincidence or accident and later testifies about what they saw. In legal proceedings, especially in criminal trials, the testimony of a chance witness is not rejected outright; however, it is examined with great caution. Courts assess whether the presence of such a witness at the place of occurrence is natural, plausible, and satisfactorily explained. If the statement of a chance witness is consistent, truthful, and corroborated by other independent evidence, it can be relied upon. However, if their presence appears doubtful, unexplained, or unnatural, their evidence may be discarded as unreliable.
CourtPractice PakistanLaw JudicialSystem LegalAwareness LawStudents AdvocateLife LawyerLife LegalEducation CriminalJustice LegalTips LawyersOfPakistan

02/05/2026

Under family law principles, if biological parents voluntarily give their child in adoption to another person, they may lose their right of custody (hizanat). Such conduct is often interpreted as a conscious relinquishment of their custodial rights, especially when the child has been permanently placed under the care and upbringing of another family.

However, this is not an absolute rule. Courts, particularly in jurisdictions like Pakistan, decide custody matters primarily on the principle of welfare of the minor. Therefore, even if the parents had previously given the child for adoption, they may reclaim custody if it is proven that the welfare of the child demands such a change.

Thus, while voluntary adoption can weaken or even extinguish the claim of biological parents to custody, the ultimate consideration remains the best interest and well-being of the child.










01/05/2026

Lahore High Court Grants Pension Rights to Long-Term Ad Hoc Employees
The Lahore High Court, in its recent judgment, has held that an employee who has been working on an ad hoc basis for a prolonged period shall be deemed to have been regularized automatically. Such employees are entitled to pension and all other retirement benefits on par with regular employees at the time of retirement. This landmark decision strengthens the service rights of long-serving ad hoc employees and ensures protection against denial of lawful retirement benefits.

The holding of an identification parade is not a mandatory legal requirement in every case. Under Article 22 of the Qanu...
26/04/2026

The holding of an identification parade is not a mandatory legal requirement in every case. Under Article 22 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, any fact, in whatever form, that establishes the identity of an accused person is deemed relevant and admissible. In the present case, the petitioners (accused persons) were clearly visible in CCTV camera recordings, which effectively established their identity. Such footage constitutes admissible evidence under Article 22. Furthermore, the same is also relevant under Article 164 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, as it represents evidence obtained through modern devices, subject to verification of its genuineness and authenticity.

In view of the availability of this reliable and direct evidence, the necessity of conducting an identification parade is rendered redundant.

Vehicle Superdari – Supreme Court ClarificationThe Supreme Court of Pakistan has authoritatively clarified the legal pos...
26/04/2026

Vehicle Superdari – Supreme Court Clarification

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has authoritatively clarified the legal position regarding the release of vehicles on Superdari (interim custody) under Section 516-A CrPC.

The Court held that granting interim custody of a vehicle does not prejudice the trial proceedings, nor does it amount to acquittal or a “clean chit” for the accused. It also does not exempt the owner or recipient of the vehicle from ongoing legal proceedings.

The duration of Superdari remains subject to the ex*****on of bonds and surety, and it may continue until the final decision of the case. During this period, the person entrusted with custody is legally bound to:

Appear before the Court or Investigating Officer when required

Participate in all legal proceedings

Produce the vehicle as and when directed by the Court

In Civil Petition No. 256-K of 2024, the Supreme Court further emphasized that applications under Section 516-A CrPC must be decided expeditiously, after providing a fair opportunity of hearing and supported by cogent reasons.

The judgment also reinforces fundamental rights under Articles 23 and 24 of the Constitution, ensuring protection of property while maintaining the integrity of criminal proceedings.

⚖️ This landmark ruling strikes a balance between individual property rights and effective administration of justice.

---

Address

33/A First Floor Queens Road, Behind Queens Plaza
Lahore
54000

Telephone

+923213261348

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lawyers of Pakistan posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Lawyers of Pakistan:

Shortcuts

Share

Category