Tag: Administrative Law
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Lawyer Questions Commissioner Inland Revenue’s Authority in Super Tax Case
Background: Tax Case and Legal Representation In Islamabad, a high-stakes tax dispute has placed the spotlight on the powers of the Inland Revenue authorities. Representing the taxpayers, renowned lawyer Makhdoom Ali Khan Advocate raised preliminary objections during a hearing that focused on the scope and limits of the Commissioner Inland Revenue in a case involving…
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Supreme Court 2025 Rulings: Shaping Philippine Jurisprudence
Overview: A Year of Landmark Decisions The Philippine Supreme Court in 2025 handed down rulings that clarified, expanded, and sometimes redefined core areas of the nation’s legal framework. While some opinions carried significant political and institutional consequences, others directly affected criminal procedure, civil rights, and corporate governance. Together, these decisions offer a clearer map of…
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SCOTUS Allows Trump Passport Sex Designation Plan to Move Forward
Overview: Supreme Court clears the way for a controversial passport policy The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a policy that would require passport applicants to list their sex as designated on their birth certificate. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over how government documents should…