Case Law Stories

Real, reported judgments of Pakistan's courts, told as short, simple Urdu video stories, each with its case reference. Know your rights.

Reference: 2022 SCMR 1394

بیٹیوں کا وراثتی حق، رواج ختم نہیں کر سکتا

مسمات راج بیگم بنام مسمات عجائب جان
Supreme Court of Pakistan

تین بہنوں کے والد کی زمین 1956 میں وراثتی ریکارڈ میں صرف بھائیوں کے نام کر دی گئی تھی۔ سپریم کورٹ آف پاکستان نے مسمات راج بیگم بنام مسمات عجائب جان، 2022 SCMR 1394 میں فیصلہ دیا کہ رواج بیٹیوں کو وراثت سے محروم کرنے کے لیے استعمال نہیں ہو سکتا۔

Key lessonبیٹی کا حصہ اس کا حق ہے؛ رواج یا کاغذ اسے ختم نہیں کر سکتا۔

Three sisters were left out of their late father's land when, in 1956, the inheritance record was changed to give it only to their two brothers, who relied on local custom. The Supreme Court looked at the dates and the law that applied. It held that the brothers' claim did not meet the requirements of the Muslim Person…

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Reference: PLD 1994 SC 693

صاف ماحول، آپ کا آئینی حق

محترمہ شہلا ضیا اور دیگر بنام واپڈا
Supreme Court of Pakistan

اسلام آباد کے کچھ رہائشیوں کو فکر تھی کہ ان کے محلے میں بننے والا گرڈ اسٹیشن صحت کو نقصان دے سکتا ہے۔ سپریم کورٹ آف پاکستان نے فیصلہ دیا کہ زندگی کے حق میں صاف اور صحت مند ماحول بھی شامل ہے۔

Key lessonصاف ماحول کسی کی مہربانی نہیں، آپ کا آئینی حق ہے۔

residents of Islamabad feared that a power grid station planned in their neighbourhood could harm their health. The Supreme Court said the right to life in Article 9 of the Constitution includes living in a healthy, clean environment, and that people can ask the court when this is in danger.

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What are Case Law Stories?

Each story is based on a real, reported judgment of a court in Pakistan, such as a Supreme Court PLD or SCMR citation. We explain the judgment in a short video in plain Urdu, give the case reference, and end with the key lesson, so that people without a legal education can understand their rights.

Frequently asked questions

Are these real court cases?

Yes. Every story is based on a real, reported judgment of a court in Pakistan, and the reference (for example a PLD or SCMR citation) is printed on the page and in the video.

Is this legal advice?

No. Case Law Stories is general legal awareness. SJP is a directory, not a law firm. For your own matter, consult a qualified lawyer.

In which language are the stories?

The videos and summaries are in simple Urdu so that people without a legal education can understand their rights; the page also carries English details.

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This page is general legal awareness based on reported judgments, not legal advice. For your own matter please consult a qualified lawyer. SJP is a directory, not a law firm.