Summary: The aforementioned provision lays down the general rule that civil courts have inherent jurisdiction to entertain and try all civil suits unless a specific statutory bar either express or implied has been enacted to oust such jurisdiction. The phrase "civil nature" has been interpreted broadly by the courts to include all matters that involve the determination of civil rights and obligations. Accordingly, in the absence of any express or implied statutory bar, and in view of the fact that the Rent Tribunal does not have jurisdiction over disputes arising after the termination of the tenancy, the appropriate forum for seeking redressal in such matters remains the civil court. Thus, the remedy for the aggrieved party lies before the civil court, which is empowered under Section 9 CPC to adjudicate upon the matter. 163Civil Revision- Civil Revision (against Decree)- Declaration 768-16 CHAIRMAN BOARD OF INTERMIDIATE VS RABIA KHALID ETC Mr. Justice Anwaar Hussain 03- 11- 2025 2025 LHC 6545

Summary: Summary pending

Summary: Summary pending

Summary: (On appeal against the judgment dated 16.03.2020 of the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench in Criminal Appeal No. 472-J of 2019). (a) Penal Code (XLV of 1860)--- ----S. 302(b)---Qatl-i-amd---Reappraisal of evidence---Benefit of doubt---Night time occurrence---Source of light---Scope---Accused were charged for committing murder of the father of complainant with hatchet blows---From the depositions of witnesses, it was clear that the main source of light i.e. bulb was never taken into possession by the Investigating Officer---It was a matter of record that the said bulb was not even inspected by Investigating Officer to verify whether it was in working condition or not---Admitted position that the Investigating Officer had wrongly mentioned in the site map about the proper place where the bulb was installed---Failure to take the bulb into possession, created a doubt in the instant matter--- Petition was converted into an appeal and was allowed, in circumstances, and appellants were acquitted. Muhammad Anwar v. The State 2002 SCMR 1289 and Khair Muhammad v. State 2025 SCMR 1599 rel. (b) Penal Code (XLV of 1860)--- ----S. 302(b)---Qatl-i-amd---Reappraisal of evidence---Benefit of doubt---Recovery articles---Doubts in evidence---Accused were charged for committing murder of the father of complainant with hatchet blows---Matter of record that the manner in which the parcels of hatchets were handed over to Investigating Officer for onward transmission to Forensic Science Agency was shrouded with mystery and created doubt regarding the delivery of the same in a proper and legal manner---Matter of record that while recovering the hatchet at the accused's instance neither the persons from the village were associated as witnesses nor were their names mentioned in the Investigating Officer's deposition---Notable that the recovered hatchets did not match with the sketch of the recovery memo, which aspect had also remained unexplained---It was perplexing on the part of the Investigating Officer as to why he did not send the hatchets and blood stained clothes for DNA analysis---If all these factors were considered in juxtaposition, it would reveal that the instant matter was tainted with doubts and contradictions, as was evident from the witnesses' testimonies---Thus, the prosecution had not been able to prove its case against the petitioners beyond a reasonable doubt---Petition was converted into an appeal and was allowed, in circumstances, and appellants were acquitted. Ahmed Ali and another v. The State 2023 SCMR 781 rel. Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Advocate Supreme Court and Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah, Advocate-on-Record for Petitioners/Applicants (in both cases). Hamid Rashid, Advocate Supreme Court for the Complainant. Irfan Zia, Additional Prosecutor General Punjab for the State. Date of hearing: 31st October, 2025.

Summary: Effect of failing to prove availability of independent advice / counselling to a female, in view of the facts involved.

Summary: Question of arbitrability of the dispute has to be decided prior to the appointment of Arbitrators.

Summary: Forms of proof u/s 304 PPC and evidence required to prove an honour killing.

Summary: Effect of failing to prove availability of independent advice / counselling to a female, in view of the facts involved. 167Misc. Writ 82278/23 Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust & 1 other Vs Province of Punjab etc. Mr. Justice Raheel Kamran 29- 10- 2025 2025 LHC 6441 PLD 2026 Lahore 122

Summary: Question of arbitrability of the dispute has to be decided prior to the appointment of Arbitrators. 166Civil Revision 1146062.2439-

Summary: Forms of proof u/s 304 PPC and evidence required to prove an honour killing. 165Civil Revision 79289/24 Harbin Electric International Company Ltd through authorized Attorney M. Zahid Nadeem & 1oth Vs National Power Parks Management Company (Pvt) Ltd through Legal Officer Mr. Justice Asim Hafeez 31- 10- 2025 2025 LHC 6565