Can Procedural Orders of Pakistan’s Insurance Tribunal Be Challenged in Court?
Yes — procedural orders of the Insurance Tribunal, not covered by the appeal provisions of the Insurance Ordinance, 2000, can be challenged through a constitutional petition under Article 199 of the Constitution. Learn how a 2020 Supreme Court ruling clarified the remedies available for challenging procedural decisions in insurance disputes,
Can a Court Grant Khula When a Woman Seeks Divorce for Cruelty in Pakistan?
No — a court cannot grant khula if a woman seeks dissolution of marriage on grounds like cruelty under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, as khula requires her explicit consent and waiver of dower. Discover how a 2024 Supreme Court ruling clarified the distinction between khula and dissolution
Can a Father Challenge an Interim Maintenance Order for His Children in Pakistan?
No, the Islamabad High Court has firmly ruled that a writ petition is not the appropriate legal remedy to challenge an interim maintenance order, as such orders are temporary and can be reviewed in a final appeal. Imagine being forced from your home, your belongings snatched, and left to raise
What City Should a Cheque Dishonour Case Be Filed In If the Complainant’s Bank Account Is in a Different City?
The Supreme Court of India said that a case of dishonored check must be filed in the same place as the complainant’s bank account, not where the check was actually presented. This story is based on a real Supreme Court of India decision from 2025 that tells the story of
Can Bad Forensic Evidence Put an Innocent Man to Death in Pakistan?
No, the Islamabad High Court has made it very clear that a death sentence cannot be based on questionable forensic reports, a broken chain of evidence, and testimony that is full of contradictions. It is not a gift to give someone the benefit of the doubt. A call in the
Does Pakistan’s Insurance Ombudsman Have the Power to Settle Insurance Claims?
No — the Federal Insurance Ombudsman cannot adjudicate insurance claims, as this authority lies with the Insurance Tribunal under the Insurance Ordinance, 2000. Discover how a 2018 Supreme Court ruling clarified the limits of the Insurance Ombudsman’s role, ensuring insurance disputes are handled by the right forum. In Karachi, a
Are Workers in Pakistan Who Are Employed by Contractors Entitled to Permanent Employee Rights?
Yes, according to a 2023 Supreme Court of Pakistan ruling, workers who are employed by a contractor may assert their rights as permanent employees if they can demonstrate that they are directly under the company’s control. After years of performing essential work for a large corporation, a group of
Can a Contract Employee File a Constitutional Petition to Request Reinstatement After Termination?
No, since a contract employee’s remedy is to file a civil suit for damages, they cannot use a constitutional petition to demand reinstatement. This reality was brought to light by a 2019 Supreme Court of Pakistan decision, which put an end to a hospital technician’s protracted battle to regain his
Can a Bank Sell Mortgaged Property Through Private Negotiation Without Notifying the Debtor?
No — a bank cannot legally sell mortgaged property through private negotiation without notifying the debtor and giving them a chance to match the offer, as required under Pakistan’s banking laws. Discover how a family’s home was nearly lost to a secretive sale, leading to a landmark Supreme Court ruling
