Course Contents

1. Meaning and definition of legal system, 2. importance of legal system in state, 3. law meaning and definition of law, i. kinds and sources, ii. purposes and functions of law, 4. historical overview of legal system in Pakistan, 5. judiciary under 1973 constitution, i. the institution of higher judiciary, ii. supreme court and its functioning, iii. high court and its functioning, iv. federal shariat courts, v. council of islamic ideology, vi. supreme judicial council, 6. landmarks decision of supreme judiciary in political cases, i. Maulvi tameez ud din khan case, ii. Asma jilani case, iii. Dosso case, 7. civil and criminal laws in Pakistan, 8. problems and issues in legal system of Pakistan, 9. the concept of ombudsman and its functioning in Pakistan

Course Synopsis

The course has been designed to enable the students to understand the Legal system of Pakistan. The student will analyze the evolution of judicial system before and after the establishment of Pakistan. It also encompasses the importance of legal system for the peace of the country, provision of justice and smooth flow of political system of the country.

Course Learning Outcomes

This course will enable the students to understand the concept of Legal system, Law, Judicial System and its role for peace and security of the society. Student will be able to compare and contrast the judicial systems of our constitutions and identify the reasons for the failure of unbiased and efficient legal system in Pakistan. It will also provide some suggestions to the present Legal system and its issues of Pakistan