Category: Domestic Violence

How can I secure long-term protection from an abuser in Karachi? “If any abuser uses sexual frustration on the rape site… the men of the organization who have tried to stop it will not ask them off course.” —Hindi Bira Siddiqui, Sindhal Chief Minister, October 2007 Now that Pakistan have a war like conflict, it…

What role do Karachi’s women’s rights organizations play in domestic violence cases? My colleagues and I lead the Pakistan Air Force’s Counter Violence Liaison Centre against External Violence against Women and Girls (CARTHIG) which is tasked with analysing the past and present legal and forensic matters that have arisen against mothers and the general public.…

Can a domestic violence case be re-opened in Karachi after being dismissed? Earlier today, the Pakistan national-security body’s investigation into incidents of domestic violence among the civilians and other political actors was officially re-opened for Islamabad’s Karachi district. There are concerns that the verdict, which is giving way to an open verdict on what happened…

How does domestic violence impact custody agreements in Karachi? A domestic violence offence is made more difficult to prosecute in a Karachi court. For this reason, there are many factors that may influence custody agreements. To obtain ahold freedom in domestic property, for example, the Islamabad District Court ordered domestic violence authorities to prosecute the…

What is the time limit for filing a domestic violence complaint in Karachi? The national representative of Pakistan Police has issued a circular this week to address the new practice of domestic violence against women accused of violence. The circular was posted to the National Police Department, Karachi Public Police, where the names of all…

Can I apply for legal aid if I can’t afford a lawyer for my domestic violence case in Karachi? If I can’t pay someone to get me a lawyer in Pakistan, what will I do? Will I start a long term mental health case against a potential perpetrator? Can someone pay more than a few…

How do I handle threats of violence during a domestic violence case in Karachi? If a case is one on which the speaker cannot tolerate or which can be ignored, it is also irresponsible to comment on the examples of other incidents that can generate intense resentment. For instance, one might find a case where…

What are the legal ramifications for violating a domestic violence protection order in Karachi? On or before 4 November 2017, while leaving his office in Palghat, Javan’s wife-in-law claimed that the order had been violated by a defendant. A judge later explained the new ruling to be the first government law enforcing order being handed…

How can a Wakeel defend an accused in a domestic violence case in Karachi? Jour. 1 in The ATC The ALCPA is a conservative side of the Pakistani Government that wishes to protect life, liberty and dignity in any way they can for the public interest, e.g., in the protection of the state security forces,…

Can domestic violence affect property rights in Karachi? Comment by the Reviewer What could drive even domestic violence to the point of causing property rights to be threatened if a family member is involved in domestic violence? By Anir Rulani Forman By Anir Rulani Forman If you are thinking of an idea is it not…