The elaboration sub-section (4) of section 20 of the Financial Institutions (Recovery and Finances) Ordinance, 2001 and provisions of section 489-F of P.P.C. are placed side by side. Section 489-F, P.P.C. Section 20(4) of FI(R&F) Ord. Whoever dishonestly issues a cheque towards repayment of a loan or fulfilment of an obligation which is dishonored on […]

Back ground History of Section 489-F of Pakistan Penal Code: Back ground history of section 489-F, P.P.C is that the cases of frauds through issuance of cheques ‘dishonestly’ have been rampant in the country; therefore, appropriate legislation became desirable. In view of that, Ordinance LXXXV of 2002, was issued and promulgated by the President of[…..]

A father is bound to maintain his sons until they have attend the age of puberty. He is also bound to maintain his daughters until they have married. The Intent and purpose of the maintenance allowance to a minor child is to enable her/him to continue living at least in the same state of affairs as[…..]