What To Do If Police Refuse to Register Your FIR in Pakistan – Legal Remedies
In Pakistan, the First Information Report (FIR) is the first step in the criminal justice process. Under the law, police are required to register an FIR when information about a cognizable offence is provided. However, many citizens face situations where the police refuse to register their FIR. Fortunately, Pakistani law provides several remedies to ensure…
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Christian Divorce Law Reforms in Pakistan
A recent court decision in Pakistan has reopened discussion about reforming the Christian divorce law, particularly the Divorce Act 1869, which dates back to the colonial era. For more than 150 years, this law governed divorce for Christians in Pakistan and was often criticized for unequal and outdated provisions, especially affecting women. ⸻ Key Legal…
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Weekly Law News Update (07-03-2026)
⚖️ Ahsan Legal Services Court Decisions • Legal Developments • Legal Awareness 🏛️ Supreme Court Moves to Protect Witnesses from Abusive Cross-Examination The Supreme Court has emphasized that witnesses must be treated with dignity during trial proceedings and warned against abusive or humiliating cross-examination practices. Trial courts have been advised to intervene where questioning becomes…
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⚖️ Online Blackmailing and WhatsApp Hacking in Pakistan: Legal Awareness
In today’s digital age, crimes in the online world are rapidly increasing. Two of the most common cybercrimes in Pakistan are online blackmailing and WhatsApp hacking. Understanding these crimes and the legal protections available is crucial to safeguard yourself. 1️⃣ What is Online Blackmailing? Online blackmailing refers to threatening a person over the internet to…
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3-DAYS LEGAL BOOTCAMP – COHORT 1
16, 17, 18 May 2025 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM Daily This exclusive bootcamp is designed to offer aspiring legal minds a comprehensive and practical walkthrough of the legal process. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, guided drafting, live demonstrations, and role plays across three core domains: Day 1: Family Law Practice Day 2: Civil…
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Principles under The Punjab Pre-emption Act 1991
The Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1991(the “Act”) sets the stage for an intriguing legal journey, highlighting the necessity of re-enacting the existing law on pre-emption in order to align it with the profound teachings of Islam as found in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah. The Act, , has repealed the Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1913 and holds…
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Understanding the Illegal Dispossession Act, 2005
(Compiled by our fellows namely: Samia Tehreem and Ali Zaib, students of Faculty of Law, University of Central Punjab, Lahore.) The Act imposes punishment i.e., imprisonment, and fine,on the person who illegally dispossesses a person from his immovable property. The offender may also be arrested after obtaining an arrest warrant. In addition to this, the…
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Law Clinic
It is contentedly announced that Ahsan Legal Services has secured the chance to take part in the activities on real matters at the Law Clinic of Faculty of Law, University of Central Punjab to contribute towards extensive trainings of law students actively. Indeed, this is a unique platform for the students where they can acquire…
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