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Family Courts Act, 1964

Family Law

Establishes Family Courts and their procedure for matrimonial and custody matters.

General Clauses Act, 1897

Legal Profession & Courts

Rules for the interpretation of statutes and general definitions applicable across laws.

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Contract & Commercial Law

The law on promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheques, including dishonour.

Payment of Wages Act, 1936

Labour & Service Law

Governs the timely payment of wages and permissible deductions.

West Pakistan Land Revenue Act, 1967

Property, Revenue & Registration

The law of land records, revenue estates, mutation and revenue officers in Punjab.

Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929

Family Law

Restrains the solemnisation of child marriages and provides penalties.

Companies Act, 2017

Contract & Commercial Law

The principal corporate statute — incorporation, management and winding-up of companies (SECP).

Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997

Criminal Law

Governs narcotics offences, seizures and trial before Special Courts.

Easements Act, 1882

Property, Revenue & Registration

Defines and regulates easements and licences over immovable property.

Industrial & Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968

Labour & Service Law

Standardises terms of employment, termination and workplace discipline.

Suits Valuation Act, 1887

Civil Procedure & Remedies

Rules for the valuation of suits for the purposes of jurisdiction and court fees.