Pakistan’s Constitutional Framework: Amendments, Orders, and Judicial Precedents

Eighth Amendment: Presidential Powers and Assembly Dissolution

The Eighth Amendment brought a significant change with Article 58(2)(b), which introduced the presidential power to dissolve the National Assembly at the President’s discretion when, in his opinion, an appeal to the electorate was necessary. Upon such dissolution, elections were to be called within one hundred days.

Total Amendments in Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution

As of January 2015, twenty-one amendments had been made to the Constitution
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Water Use Rights Registration: Legal Framework & Procedures

Understanding Water Use Derivative Rights & Registration

These are referred to as Derivative Rights because their registration requires a foundational background, stemming from an initial, original registration. Such rights are recorded in various registries: some in the Water Property Registry, others in the Mortgage and Taxes Registry (Water), and still others pertain to interdictions and prohibitions on the transfer of water rights.

Registration of Water Use Rights for Individuals & Organizations

The

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Labor Law Principles: Favorable Provision & Inalienable Rights

2. The Principle of More Favorable Provision
This principle applies when two or more rules are in force, requiring a selection between them based on which provision is more favorable to the employee. The most favorable rule is applied, while less favorable rules are deferred but not eliminated from the system.

To apply this criterion, a comparative analysis is necessary, using one of the following methods:

  • Block Comparison: Legally recognized, preferring the block that is most beneficial.
  • Selection
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Federal Electoral Appeals: Challenging Administrative Acts

Electoral Review Appeal: Administrative Remedy

The Electoral Review Appeal is an administrative remedy designed to ensure the legality of acts issued by federal authorities in electoral matters. It is characterized as:

  • An ordinary remedy: It confirms, amends, or revokes the contested decision.
  • A vertical remedy: The reviewing body is different from the judge who issued the resolution, and is also the immediate superior of that judge.
  • An interim action: It arises during the administrative stage, between
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Business & Worker Registration: Social Security & Labor Compliance

Company & Worker Registration Requirements

Company Registration with Social Security

The employer must request their own registration. This registration is a prerequisite and essential for the initiation of activities. It must be performed at the Territorial Treasury of Social Security in the province where the employer’s address is situated. A numerical quote account code will be allocated for employer identification. The employer must indicate if they opt for mutual insurance with the INSS or

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Labor Law Fundamentals: Rights, Regulations, and Workplace Safety

Public vs. Private Law: Defining the Distinction

The distinction is that *Public Law* rules are intended to regulate the activities of state and government agencies, including when the state interacts with private entities.

Defining Labor Law: A Legal System

Labor Law is a legal system that includes both standards and regulations governing employment relationships.

Distinguishing Characteristics of Labor Law

Labor Law is distinguished from other branches of law because it applies not to any task people

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