University Law College - University of the Punjab

Title: Basic Structure (Salient Features) of the Constitution of Pakistan

The Constitution of Pakistan lays down the framework for the political and legal structure of the state. It establishes key principles such as federalism, democracy, parliamentary sovereignty, and the separation of powers. Supreme Court judgments have upheld that these foundational principles cannot be altered, as they form the basic structure of the Constitution. Such a basic structure can only be replaced with a new constitution enacted by a new constituent assembly because Article 239 of our constitution only allows the parliament to amend the existing constitution; It does not give blanket power to eliminate the Fundamental Rights, Islamic provisions, Federal system, judicial independence etc. So, Parliament is supreme but not beyond the constitution's ambit, which the framers envisaged in 1973. A new judicial structure is repugnant to the very essence of our constitution.

Salient Features: District Bar Association Rawalpindi Case

This landmark case reaffirmed that the Constitution’s basic structure cannot be amended beyond such scope, even by a parliamentary majority.
Key features highlighted in the judgement include:
Democracy and parliamentary form of government.
Independence of the Judiciary.
Fundamental Rights
Islamic provisions in line with Pakistan's identity.
Federalism and the division of powers between provinces and the central government.
The judgement emphasises the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

Independence of the Judiciary
The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s constitutional structure.
It ensures that the judicial branch operates free from executive or legislative interference.
Key Supreme Court rulings have reinforced this principle, protecting the judiciary's role as a guardian of constitutional rights.
It’s crucial for the rule of law and the protection of fundamental rights.

The basic structure of the Constitution (salient features) and Separation of Powers
The separation of powers divides the responsibilities of government into three branches:
Legislative (makes laws)
Executive (implements laws)
Judiciary (interprets laws)
This structure is designed to maintain a system of checks and balances, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Supreme Court judgments emphasise that each branch must respect the limits of its authority, ensuring effective governance.

Rai Asif Ahmad Student of LLM at PULC who did his LLB from PULC too, secured 17th position in CSS-2022 and got allocation in Police Service of Pakistan.
We congratulate him and wish him best of luck for future endeavours.

Admissions are open at the most prestigious Law College, Punjab University Law College Lahore.
Online application will be accepted till 18 November 2022.
Apply online on University of Punjab webiste
http://111.68.103.22/admissions/offered-programs

Best of luck Law Aspirants !

Eat, Sleep and Litigate!

All PULCians are highly encouraged to get register and participate in this magnificent event. Hail to PULC Law Moot Society 🙌

Registrations for the 3rd Intra College Moot Court Competitions are live now! So, what are you holding out for?
Get your teams registered ASAP and become a part of one of the grandest events of Punjab University Law College.

Click on the link below to register your team, registrations are open both in-person and online.
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Admission notice for LLM program
://pu.edu.pk/home/admission_notice/458

University of the Punjab-Admission Notices

All those applicants who are interested for admission in LLB Programs, being offered at University of the Punjab, Lahore are hereby informed that LAT (Law Admission Test) conducted by HEC is mandatory for the admission and calculation of merit. Candidates are advised to appear for the subject test. August 5, 2022 is the last date to apply for LAT.

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All the students who are applicant for membership of different societies in the law college are advised to be present on Tuesday 22-03-2022 at Environmental Hall 12:30 PM.

The honorable principal will preside over the introductory session. Final list of selected members of societies will be displayed on the same day.

Devoted to the excellence of the institution and well being of the Students PULC MOOT COURT SOCIETY brings you this marvellous opportunity to quench your thirst for litigation and Advocacy.

PULC Moot Court Society is bringing you an online training workshop on Advocacy in Legal Practice by Barrister Ahmad Shah.

Syed Ahmed Shah is a Barrister by profession, currently practicing in Intellectual Property and Trade Law. He did his LL.B from Buckingham, England, and then did his Bar-at-Law and was called to the Bar of England and Wales. Since then, he is practicing in the Private International Law sector. In 2018, he was selected from a competitive pool of candidates for the position of Associate Legal Officer at UN's Asian Pacific Office in Tokyo, Japan. Where he actively pursued his passion and advocated for the rights of the masses. During his tenure, he was also part of the UN's team at the Korean Summit in Singapore.

He started his practice in Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Trade law and Corporate law. Since then he is dealing with numerous clients, mainly from the Gulf and EU region, assisting them with Arbitrations and other related legal matters.

He has vast experience pertaining to pervasive skills internationally. He had the honor to chair the UN Youth Conference at Hyderabad, India, and also the UN youth Conference at the University of Oxford, England.

144th Sports Gala 2022

Some pictorial highlights from Mr. Zain Ali Qureshi visit to PULC to deliver a lecture on "Cyber Laws in Pakistan."

His unwavering commitment to law students created a never-ending path of inspiration for us all.

Worthy Prof. Imran Alam presented souvenir to Mr. Zain Ali Qureshi.

We are please to announce that Mr. Zain Ali Qureshi will be delivering a detailed lecture at Punjab University Law College on Cyber Laws in Pakistan on Tuesday March 1st.

Mr. Zain Ali Qureshi Advocate is one of the most promising and talented lawyers in the field has earned repute in the field of Banking and Cyber laws. He did his BBA(HONS), LLB and LLM from different prestigious institutions in Pakistan. His contribution in creating awareness regarding cybercrime in society is marvellous. He is a leading legal expert on cyber laws on a number of TV channels and also delivers lectures in different educational and corporate institutions on the topic. Additionally, he has successfully conducted a number of cases under cyber laws in different courts. He is also the author of many articles on the interpretation of cyber laws in Pakistan.