What is Pre-Arrest Bail? Pre-arrest bail, also known as Bail Before Arrest, is a legal remedy through which a person seeks protection from arrest after the registration of an FIR but before being taken into police custody. Under Section 498 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.), the High Court and the Court of Session […]
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Introduction to Order XXXIX CPC Order, 39 Rule 1 and 2 of the CPC are among the most important provisions relating to temporary injunctions in civil litigation. These provisions empower courts to grant immediate protection to a party when there is a threat to property, rights, or contractual obligations during the pendency of a civil suit.
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Introduction Rental disputes are common in cities like Karachi, where property demand is high, and relationships between landlords and tenants often become strained. But what happens when a tenant stops paying rent? Or when a landlord genuinely needs their property back? This is where Section 15 SRPO 1979 comes into play. The Sindh Rented Premises
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Introduction In civil litigation, joinder of parties and causes of action is generally encouraged to avoid multiplicity of proceedings. However, practical difficulties sometimes arise during trial, especially when multiple parties are involved, and proceedings are delayed due to the absence, non-service, or non-participation of some defendants. At this stage, Order 2 Rule 6 CPC becomes
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Introduction Section 19 of the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979, is one of the most important procedural provisions governing rent matters in Sindh. This section explains how the Rent Controller conducts proceedings after an application is filed under the Ordinance. Unlike ordinary civil suits, rent proceedings are summary in nature, meaning they are designed to
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Introduction and Legislative Framework of Order XV Rule 1 CPC Order XV of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, provides the procedural foundation for the disposal of suits at the first hearing. Rule 1 specifically empowers the civil court to pronounce judgment immediately where it appears that the parties are not at issue on any
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Introduction In criminal cases in Pakistan, when an accused person is granted bail, the Court often requires the accused to furnish a surety bond. This bond is provided by a surety who guarantees that the accused will appear before the Court whenever required. The surety undertakes a legal responsibility to ensure that the accused complies
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Introduction An Application for Compromise under Order XXIII Rule 3 (CPC) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), is a formal legal application submitted before a competent court to record a lawful compromise reached between the parties in a pending suit or family proceeding. In family law matters, including suits for dissolution of marriage
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Introduction An Application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act for condonation of delay is filed when a party fails to institute proceedings or file an application within the prescribed limitation period and seeks the court’s discretionary relief to excuse such delay. When an application for recalling an order (such as an ex parte order,
Introduction In civil litigation in Pakistan, when a defendant is served with summons in a suit, the law requires the defendant to file a Written Statement (W.S.) setting out their defence within a specified time under Order VIII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC); however, where this right is closed by the court,
