Property Possession: When Does a Land Dispute Turn Criminal?
Property possession disputes can become serious very quickly. One person may have title documents, another may be physically occupying the
Latest Judgments
Latest Judgments section includes recent Pakistani court decisions explained in simple language for legal awareness, public education, and understanding of new legal developments.
Partition of Inherited Land in Pakistan: 7 Rules Heirs Must Know
A father dies leaving agricultural land to several heirs. One brother keeps cultivating a valuable khasra, another controls the papers,
Christian Divorce in Pakistan: What Courts Must Examine
A marriage may have ended emotionally long before a court is asked to decide its legal status. For Christian spouses,
Escheat Property in Pakistan: When Can the State Really Take Property?
A family may lose a property case because its documents are weak. Another claimant may also fail to prove ownership.
Gift Deed Law in Pakistan: Can a 34-Year-Old Hiba Still Be Challenged?
A family may discover an old gift deed only after land has changed hands, mutations have been entered, and original
Property Law: Can a Sale Survive After the Attorney’s Power Ends?
Property Law disputes can begin with one document that looked harmless when it was signed. A General Power of Attorney
Female Rights in Pakistan: Which 9 Rights Are Women Still Losing?
A woman may have her name written in the law, yet still find her name missing from an inheritance record.
Conditional Gift in Muslim Law: Shocking Clause That Failed
Sometimes a family believes that one sentence in a gift deed will protect property for the next generation. A husband
Wife Property Divorce Rights: 7 Critical Rules That Can Change a Claim
A marriage may end, but a written promise does not automatically disappear with it. For many Pakistani families searching wife
Property Inheritance: 9 Shocking Mistakes That Cost You
A person dies, leaving behind a house, agricultural land, a plot or other assets. Within days, questions begin. Who actually