Notes on the Law
Short, practical explanations of the remedies people in Karachi most often need — written in plain language, without the jargon.
Pre-Arrest Bail in Karachi: What It Is and When to Apply
Bail before arrest under section 498 Cr.P.C. protects an accused from arrest while the court examines the case. Here is how the remedy works, what the court looks at, and why acting early matters.
Read the article →Khula in Pakistan: The Process, the Timeline and What the Court Considers
A suit for dissolution of marriage on the basis of khula is filed before the Family Court. This is what the process looks like in practice, and what is usually claimed alongside it.
Read the article →The Police Will Not Register Your FIR. What the Law Allows You to Do
Where a police station refuses to record a cognizable offence, sections 22-A and 22-B Cr.P.C. provide a direct remedy before the Justice of Peace. Here is how that application works.
Read the article →Have a Question About Your Own Matter?
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