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Legal glossary
Plain-language explanations of common legal terms used in Pakistan.
- Bail
- Temporary release of an accused person while criminal proceedings remain pending.
- Constitutional petition
- A petition asking a High Court to exercise constitutional jurisdiction over unlawful public action.
- FIR
- First Information Report recorded by police concerning an alleged cognizable offence.
- Khula
- Dissolution of marriage sought by a wife through the Family Court.
- Mutation
- An administrative update to land-revenue records reflecting a change in rights or ownership.
- Succession certificate
- A court-issued document authorising collection of specified debts and securities of a deceased person.