Chapter 1 Intro To Legal System

Question 1

Basic of legal system

Answer 1

The legal system of Pakistan is based on the constitution of Pakistan 1973 as well as Islamic law (sharia). The legal system is derived from English common law (including doctrine of equity)
Sources of Law in Pakistan
Legislation
It includes Acts by parliament, Ordinance by President and legislation by bodies to whom authority is delegated.

Precedents
Precedents are judgements or decisions by Superior Courts, which are binding on subordinate courts in deciding identical cases

Customs
Certain customs and practices become so vital part of society that they are treated as if they were laws. In Pakistan, customary law has been replaced by shariat law.

Agreement
When parties make agreement with each other on specific terms, this agreement becomes law for these parties