Government Bans Registration of Court-Married Couples in Rawalpindi
In a decisive move to curb the rising trend of runaway and love marriages conducted within court premises, the Government of Punjab has prohibited all Union Councils (UCs) across Rawalpindi district from registering Nikah Namas (marriage contracts) solemnised in district or tehsil courts. The Local Government and Community Development Department (LG&CDD) has formally issued a […]
The Story of Katchi Abadis and The Transfer of Evacuee Land (Katchi Abadi) Act, 1972
“Every family deserves a roof and a legal right to it.” When Pakistan came into existence in 1947, it inherited not just a new identity but also a massive wave of migration. While millions entered Pakistan, an equal number of non-Muslims mostly Hindus and Sikhs left behind vast amounts of land and property. These became […]
Views of Kachari (Court)
PART 1: UNJUSTIFIED CHARGES When people visit the court for the first time to pursue their cases, they often appear confused, disturbed, and even frustrated by the complicated and exhausting procedures. Whether they are victims or the accused, both sides especially their families suffer emotionally and financially. The next major struggle for these individuals is […]
