INTRODUCTION Defamation means to hurt someone’s reputation which every person has an inborn right to enjoy and to make sure that this right is not violated. If therefore, a person makes a statement either orally or in writing and hurts another person’s reputation, he will be considered to have committed a tort and liable for … Read more
Preface Undue influence is a legal term that affects the nature of a contract and makes it voidable at the option of the aggrieved party. Relevant Provisions Section 16 of the Contract Act 1872 deals with undue influence. Definition of Undue Influence Section 16 defines undue influence as follows A contract is said … Read more
INTRODUCTION Freedom of Assembly is a fundamental right which is available to every citizen of Pakistan and secured by Article 16 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973. But where persons assemble to commit any breach of law, the same would become unlawful, and where the strength of such assembly is five … Read more
INTRODUCTION Nuisance is the violation of a man’s inborn right that his senses may not be injured. Every man has this right to enjoy the pleasure of life. If this right is infringed or obstructed, it will be called a nuisance. ORIGIN OF NUISANCE The word “Nuisance” is derived from the French word “nuire” … Read more
Preface Fraud is a misrepresentation that is made recklessly without belief in its truth to induce another person to act. Relevant Provisions Sections 17 and 19 of the Contract Act, of 1872 deal with fraud. Definition of Fraud According to Section 17 of the Contract Act, Fraud is defined as Fraud means and includes any … Read more
INTRODUCTION Under Islamic law, the husband is bound to maintain his wife. The woman in Islam is exempted from any financial earning liability. She is entitled to maintenance under Islamic law. RELEVANT PROVISIONS Section 369 of Muhammadan Law LITERAL MEANING Literally, the term maintenance means food, clothing, and lodging. In the Arabic Language, … Read more
INTRODUCTION General defences are those defences that are available to a person to protect himself in a situation of danger. These may be of body or property. There are several general defences available to individuals who are accused of committing a crime. RELEVANT PROVISIONS Sections 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 76 & 79, 81, … Read more
INTRODUCTION Negligence is one of the main aspects of the tort law. Here, a person can claim damages or even injunctive relief. In these cases, the legal rights and the property of people are protected as also financial interests as well. In order to succeed in an action for negligence, it is necessary for a … Read more
Preface Misrepresentation is a false statement that the person making it honestly believed to be true, or that he does not know to be false. Relevant Provisions Sections 18 and 19 of the Contract Act, of 1872 deal with misrepresentation. Definition Misrepresentation is to say a misleading statement to someone. However, Section 18 … Read more
INTRODUCTION The right of private defence is provided to preserve one’s life or security and to prevent crime. The law does not want that a law-abiding person should live a cowardly life so the right of self-defence is provided in Pakistan Penal Code. RELEVANT PROVISIONS Sections 96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, … Read more
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