When a Decree Was Never Really Fair to Begin With Sometimes a client finds out, months or years after a case has already been decided, that they were never properly informed about it, or that the other side lied to the court to get the decree they wanted. The instinctive reaction is to think the
Introduction The application under Section 498 CrPC for reduction of surety amount is a crucial legal remedy available to accused persons who are unable to meet excessive bail conditions. In Pakistan, courts are bound to ensure that bail conditions remain reasonable and do not defeat the purpose of granting bail. This guide provides a complete
Pre-Arrest Bail in Pakistan: When a Client Fears Arrest Before It Even Happens Sometimes a client does not call after an arrest. They call the moment they hear an FIR has been lodged against them, terrified that police will show up at their door within hours. This is exactly the situation Section 498 CrPC bail
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Introduction to Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 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
Eviction Under Section 15 SRPO 1979 – Default, Personal Use And Legal Procedure Rental disputes make up a large share of civil litigation in Karachi, and most landlords who come to a lawyer already believe they have an obvious right to evict a tenant simply because they own the property. They usually do not realize
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When One Suit Is Actually Trying to Be Three Plaintiffs sometimes join everything they can think of into a single suit, different contracts, unrelated transactions, claims against defendants who barely know each other, hoping to save time and court fees. What often happens instead is a suit that becomes too tangled to actually try. Order
The Rule Most Advocates Only Learn the Hard Way Section 19 of the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance 1979 governs how the Rent Controller actually conducts proceedings once a rent application is filed anywhere in urban Sindh. On paper, it looks like a simple five-step process. In practice, this is where most rent cases are won
Stop Wasting Time on a Trial You Can Skip Not every civil suit needs a full trial. Where the written statement is on record, and reading it against the plaint shows there is no real dispute left, the defendant has admitted the claim, denied it only in general terms, or the disagreement is purely a
Complete Guide | Don’t Let Your Money Get Stuck in 2026 In criminal cases in Pakistan, when an accused person is granted bail, whether pre-arrest, post-arrest, or interim, the Court requires a surety bond. The surety, usually a family member, friend, or property-holder, guarantees that the accused will appear before the Court whenever summoned. In
Introduction An Application for Compromise under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC is a formal application filed before a competent court to record a lawful settlement reached between the parties in a pending suit or family proceeding. In family law matters, such as suits for dissolution of marriage (Khula), maintenance, recovery of dower, custody, or restitution
