Lahore High Court Rules FIA Cannot Arrest Bank Customers Without Banking Court Wilful Default Finding: Landmark Protection for Borrowers

Lahore High Court Rules FIA Cannot Arrest Bank Customers Without Banking Court Wilful Default Finding: Landmark Protection for Borrowers

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In a landmark judgment delivering significant legal relief to commercial borrowers, corporate entrepreneurs, and bank customers across Pakistan, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has officially barred the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from initiating criminal inquiries, registering First Information Reports (FIRs), or arresting bank customers over alleged loan defaults until a competent Banking Court has formally…

Federal Constitutional Court Sets Landmark Precedent: Mere FIR Registration Cannot Disqualify Candidates from Public Sector Employment

Federal Constitutional Court Sets Landmark Precedent: Mere FIR Registration Cannot Disqualify Candidates from Public Sector Employment

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In a landmark constitutional ruling providing extensive relief to job aspirants across Pakistan, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has officially established that the mere registration of a First Information Report (FIR) cannot serve as an automatic or perpetual ground to disqualify an individual from public sector employment. The ruling explicitly draws a sharp line between…