Utmankhel Law Associates

Cyber crime is becoming a common phenomenon in today’s world. The internet has become a central part of our lives and it is now used for both good and bad purposes. It’s estimated that around 90% of the world’s population is connected to the web, which means that there are lots of people who might […]

Single Member Company or SMC is a private company which has only one member/director and which has the privileges of limited liability. It has facilitated sole proprietorships to obtain corporate status. All the shares are vested with single member/director. The creation of SMCs was first allowed by SECP through Single Member Companies Rules, 2003. These

Article 4 subsection 2 of the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides that no action detrimental to the life, liberty, body, reputation or property of any person shall be taken except in accordance with law. This article of the constitution provides protection to all citizens of Pakistan with regards to their property rights. In

DNA evidence has revolutionized the world of forensic sciences in technologically advanced countries. Many of them maintain DNA databases for the investigation of crimes. Many crimes that were once difficult to investigate due to lack of evidence are now being revisited, and offenders are being put behind bars. Now a days DNA fingerprint technique is

If your Facebook page is hacked, or if someone has posted your pictures without your consent, or even if you think someone is spreading hatred online, you can simply go ahead and report such cyber -crimes to NR3C to get relief that’s mandated by law now. Reporting cyber-crimes in Pakistan is very simple and easy,

Basically, succession certificate is registered document which is required when person dies leaving behind money in bank account, bonds or shares in company. Once legal heirs get this certificate they can withdraw money from deceased account in Pakistan. But without having succession certificate for bank account from competent court, the banks do not allow legal

The Consumer may file case / claim before Authority/DC or Consumer Court which is headed by the District & Session judge.  Steps for Filing Consumer Complaint: 1. 15-Days Legal Notice to Service Provider: Consumer should serve a fifteen days legal notice on plain paper to the provider of defective product or faulty service(s), as the

The process of criminal trials from the reporting of an alleged offence to the conviction or acquittal of an accused over a subsequent charge is as follows: Cognizable offences are either reported to the police or other law enforcement agencies or anti-corruption bodies, depending on the relevant jurisdiction. The reporting of any such offence takes place

Intellectual Property laws of Pakistan include the copyright laws, patent laws and trademark laws. This area of law protects the work of creative individuals and businesses from unauthorized use or exploitation by third parties. By utilizing Intellectual Property laws, creators and innovators can fully protect and benefit from their creations. Several general principles are important