The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 (والدین کی حمایت آرڈیننس, 2021), enacted in Pakistan, provides a robust legal framework to uphold the dignity and fundamental rights of parents. This statute addresses incidents of mistreatment, neglect, and harassment inflicted upon parents…
The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021, is a pivotal legal framework in Pakistan, designed to safeguard parents from eviction and mistreatment by their children. This ordinance arose from increasing societal concerns regarding the neglect and mistreatment of elderly parents. The…
The question of whether children can evict their parents from their home under The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 has sparked intense discourse in Pakistan. For instance, a high-profile case in Lahore saw elderly parents forcibly displaced by their children,…
The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 (والدین کی تحفظ کے آرڈیننس, 2021) is a landmark legislative measure in Pakistan aimed at safeguarding the rights and dignity of parents. It addresses issues of neglect, abuse, and exploitation by children, aligning with…
Introduction The Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance, 1958 (hereinafter referred to as “the Ordinance”) constitutes a statutory framework designed to regulate and penalize vagrancy within the territorial jurisdiction of Punjab, Pakistan. Enacted as a legislative response to the socio-economic ramifications of mendicancy…
The Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958 (PVO) is a colonial-era legislative instrument that empowers authorities to detain individuals classified as “vagrants.” While ostensibly aimed at maintaining public order, the Ordinance has been subject to significant criticism for its potential misuse and…
The Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958 (PVO 1958) is a seminal legislative instrument in Pakistan designed to regulate and control vagrancy within the province of Punjab. Despite its significance, the ordinance is frequently misconstrued, particularly in its differentiation between vagrancy and…
The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 (والدین کی حمایت کا آرڈیننس 2021) represents a landmark legal development introduced by the Government of Pakistan on May 8, 2021. This legislation is designed to ensure the protection of elderly parents, addressing critical…
Definition of Vagrancy The Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance, 1958 defines vagrancy under Section 2(b) as follows: “Vagrant means any person who, in public places, habitually solicits or receives alms, or engages in behavior indicating lack of visible means of subsistence, and…
The Latin adage Ignorantia juris non excusat (ignorance of the law is no excuse) represents a cornerstone of jurisprudence, establishing the presumption that individuals are duty-bound to know the law. Historically, this principle has been invoked in diverse legal systems,…