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Islamabad High Court, Islamabad issued Roster of Current Week [23.12.2024 to 27.12.2024]

Dec. 21, 2024

Islamabad High Court, Islamabad issued Roster of Current Week [23.12.2024 to 27.12.2024]

Supreme Court of Pakistan issued Roster of Current Week [23.12.2024 to 27.12.2024]

Dec. 21, 2024

Right to Partition Joint Property is an Independent Legal Right and cannot be barred by the Principle of Res Judicata or Procedural Limitations under the CPC --- Supreme Court of Pakistan

Dec. 20, 2024

Successor Entities in a Merger are liable for the Obligations of the Predecessor --- DHA was obligated under the Merger Agreement to resolve Member Disputes and honor Prior Allotments --- Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed DHA petitions

Dec. 19, 2024

The Physical Production of an accused before a Magistrate or Court within 24 Hours of Arrest is a Fundamental Safeguard against Arbitrary Detention and Abuse of Power --- Such Remand Orders through video link without the Physical Presence of the Accused are Illegal --- Lahore High Court, Lahore

Dec. 19, 2024

Parties must Strictly Adhere to Statutory Timelines unless Exceptional Circumstances Warrant Otherwise --- Supreme Court of Pakistan Dismisses Time-Barred Complaint

Dec. 19, 2024

Daily Wage Workers employed in Non-Managerial Roles fall under the Definition of “Worker” under Labor Laws --- Lahore High Court, Lahore Upholds Regularization of Daily Wagers employed since 1992

Dec. 19, 2024

Supreme Court & High Courts

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Islamabad High Court, Islamabad issued Roster of Current Week [23.12.2024 to 27.12.2024]

Dec. 21, 2024

Islamabad High Court, Islamabad issued Roster of Current Week [23.12.2024 to 27.12.2024]

Supreme Court of Pakistan issued Roster of Current Week [23.12.2024 to 27.12.2024]

Dec. 21, 2024

Right to Partition Joint Property is an Independent Legal Right and cannot be barred by the Principle of Res Judicata or Procedural Limitations under the CPC --- Supreme Court of Pakistan

Dec. 20, 2024

Successor Entities in a Merger are liable for the Obligations of the Predecessor --- DHA was obligated under the Merger Agreement to resolve Member Disputes and honor Prior Allotments --- Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed DHA petitions

Dec. 19, 2024

The Physical Production of an accused before a Magistrate or Court within 24 Hours of Arrest is a Fundamental Safeguard against Arbitrary Detention and Abuse of Power --- Such Remand Orders through video link without the Physical Presence of the Accused are Illegal --- Lahore High Court, Lahore

Dec. 19, 2024

Parties must Strictly Adhere to Statutory Timelines unless Exceptional Circumstances Warrant Otherwise --- Supreme Court of Pakistan Dismisses Time-Barred Complaint

Dec. 19, 2024

Daily Wage Workers employed in Non-Managerial Roles fall under the Definition of “Worker” under Labor Laws --- Lahore High Court, Lahore Upholds Regularization of Daily Wagers employed since 1992

Dec. 19, 2024

Tribunals & Executive Authorities

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Adjustment by Wateen Telecom to reduce the Taxable Amount without any Legal Grounds --- Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) directed FBR to Review the Case

Nov. 11, 2024

Adjustment by Wateen Telecom to reduce the Taxable Amount without any Legal Grounds --- Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) directed FBR to Review ---

School Heads in Punjab are entitled to a 25% Tax Rebate, aligning them with Similar Roles in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Federal Institutions --- Federal Tax Ombudsman

Nov. 8, 2024

The Customs Authorities are empowered under Section 224 of the Customs Act, 1969 to extend payment timelines in cases where delays are beyond the Control of the Bidder --- Federal Tax Ombudsman

Nov. 7, 2024

Blockage of 500,000 inactive taxpayers’ SIM cards by FBR without a clear Reactivation Process constitutes Maladministration --- Federal Tax Ombudsman

Nov. 6, 2024

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Calls for Relief to Taxpayers Affected by Supplier’s Non-Compliance in Sales Tax Returns

Nov. 1, 2024

Over Valuation Error of Auctioned Vehicle; FTO upheld the Customs Authorities decision to cancel an auction to protect Government Revenue

Oct. 31, 2024

Delay in Import of Vehicle beyond the deadline specified under the Import Policy Order (IPO), 2016; FTO Orders the Customs Department to Cancel the Vehicle Auction and Restore it to the Complainant

Oct. 31, 2024

Law Review and Interviews

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2 months, 4 weeks

Principles of Judicial Review and Political Questions; Parameters of Constitutional Jurisdiction: by Mr. Muhammad Bashir, Former Judge National Accountability Bureau Court Islamabad --- Part II

3 months, 1 week

Principles of Judicial Review and Political Questions; Introduction: by Mr. Muhammad Bashir, Former Judge National Accountability Bureau Court Islamabad

Taxation

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Delay in Clearance of Goods by Custom Department Resulted in Huge Loss: FTO issued directions against maladministration by the Customs and Shipping Authorities

June 25, 2024

Delay in Clearance of Goods by Custom Department Resulted in Huge Loss: FTO issued directions against maladministration by the Customs and Shipping Authorities

Investigation into Mismanagement of Withholding Taxes on Leased Vehicles: FTO issued Direction to FBR for Systematic Rectification

June 24, 2024

Federal Tax Ombudsman Investigated the Allegations on Misappropriation and Theft of Valuable Articles at Customs Warehouses --- Directions issued to FBR

May 27, 2024

Railway Vending Contractor's Complaint Upheld for Illegal Withholding Tax Recovery --- Federal Tax Ombudsman

May 25, 2024

Complaint Regarding Misuse of NTN Results in Legal Action Against Courier Companies --- Federal Tax Ombudsman

May 24, 2024

FTO Initiates Own Motion Investigation into Tax Affairs of Private Medical College --- Federal Tax Ombudsman

May 20, 2024

Federal Tax Ombudsman directed FBR to take appropriate measures to enhance Data Security Protocols across all Jurisdictions to prevent Future Breaches --- FTO

May 16, 2024

Right to Information (RTI)

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Article 19-A of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan also gives fundamental right to every citizen of Pakistan to have access to the public record in the matter of public importance subject to reasonable restrictions provided under the law --- FBR directed to provide requisite information --- Pakistan Information Commission

March 26, 2024

FBR directed to provide requisite information by Pakistan Information Commission

Pakistan Information Commission issued Bi-Annual Report

Jan. 15, 2024

ILR

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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Lahore High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Business Dispute

May 11, 2024

Lahore High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Business Dispute

Islamabad Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre Islamabad

Jan. 11, 2024

Statues

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National Assembly Passes Amendment to Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act, 2015

Aug. 27, 2024

National Assembly Passes Amendment to Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act, 2015

Bar Councils and Associations

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Islamabad Tax Bar Association Islamabad

Jan. 10, 2024

Islamabad Tax Bar Association Islamabad

Legal Education

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Legal Articles

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Law Firms

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Ghalib Legal and Corporate Consultants Islamabad

Jan. 10, 2024

Ghalib Legal and Corporate Consultants Islamabad

Consumer

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The Islamabad Consumer Protection Court can Adjudicate the Claim for General and Special Damages, and Litigation Costs --- Islamabad High Court, Islamabad

June 7, 2024

The Islamabad Consumer Protection Court can Adjudicate the Claim for General and Special Damages as well as Litigation Costs

Environment

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