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Our experienced litigators are passionate about advocating for our clients’ rights and interests. Our litigation services encompass:

Commercial Litigation: Representing businesses in disputes related to contracts, partnerships, and commercial transactions.
Corporate Disputes: Resolving corporate conflicts, shareholder disputes, and director/officer liability matters.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Protecting our clients’ intellectual property rights through enforcement and defense in IP disputes.
Employment Litigation: Defending employers in employment-related litigation, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment cases.
Securities Litigation: Representing clients in securities fraud claims, shareholder class actions, and regulatory investigations.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.How does the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908 regulate the filing of civil suits in Pakistan, and what are the consequences of non-compliance with procedural timelines for pleadings?

2.What are the key differences between summary trials and regular trials in civil litigation, and under what circumstances can a summary suit be filed under Order XXXVII of the CPC?

3.How does the concept of res judicata under Section 11 of the CPC affect subsequent litigation, and what exceptions allow a case to be re-litigated in Pakistan?

4.What are the challenges in enforcing foreign judgments in Pakistan under the Recognition and Enforcement (Arbitration Agreements and Foreign Arbitral Awards) Act, 2011, and how do Pakistani courts assess reciprocity?

5.How does the Limitation Act, 1908 govern the time periods for initiating civil and criminal litigation, and what exceptions exist for extending these time limits?

6.What are the legal standards for granting interim relief and injunctions under Order XXXIX of the CPC, and how do courts balance competing interests during pending litigation?

7.How does the law address the use of electronic evidence in litigation, particularly with the admissibility of digital documents and emails under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984?

8.What is the role of the Supreme Court and High Courts in exercising their constitutional jurisdiction under Article 199 (writ petitions), and how does this differ from regular appellate review?

9.How do the procedural requirements for alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as mediation and arbitration, interact with ongoing litigation, and when can courts compel parties to pursue ADR?

10.What are the practical challenges faced in executing court judgments in Pakistan, particularly concerning attachment of property and enforcement against unwilling defendants?

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