Civil Law

Civil Law & Litigation: Protecting Proprietary and Contractual Rights

Civil law forms the cornerstone of a stable society, providing the legal framework to resolve private disputes and enforce individual rights. At Mohtashim Law Firm, we approach civil litigation with a blend of scholarly depth and strategic courtroom advocacy. Led by Muhammad Mohtashim Bangash (ASC), our practice is dedicated to safeguarding our clients’ assets and ensuring the equitable resolution of non-criminal conflicts.

From our headquarters in Kohat and our active presence in the High Courts of Islamabad and Peshawar, we offer comprehensive representation across the full spectrum of civil law. Our firm is recognized for its ability to navigate the procedural complexities of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) and the Specific Relief Act with surgical precision.

Our Civil Law Practice Areas

Leveraging our extensive law library, we provide elite legal services in:

Property & Real Estate Law: Handling complex disputes involving land ownership, illegal possession, partition of ancestral property, and landlord-tenant conflicts. We specialize in matters involving the Transfer of Property Act and the Registration Act.
Contract Law & Specific Performance: Expert advocacy in cases of breach of contract, ensuring the enforcement of legally binding agreements and the recovery of damages.
Torts & Civil Wrongs: Representing clients in matters of negligence, defamation (libel and slander), personal injury, and nuisance, seeking appropriate compensation for civil injuries.
Inheritance & Succession: Strategic counsel on the distribution of estates and assets, ensuring compliance with both statutory laws and personal/religious laws (Shariat) to resolve contentious family disputes.
Declaratory Suits & Consequential Relief: Seeking judicial declarations of legal character or rights to property, combined with necessary injunctions to protect your interests.
Recovery Suits: Efficiently pursuing the recovery of money, movable property, or outstanding financial dues through the competent civil courts.

Procedural Mastery & Trial Excellence

In civil litigation, the quality of drafting determines the outcome of the case. Our team excels in:

Meticulous Drafting: Preparing plaints, written statements, and rejoinders with exhaustive legal citations.
Evidence & Cross-Examination: Rigorously managing the discovery phase and conducting expert cross-examinations of witnesses to build an unshakeable case.
Appellate Advocacy: Pursuing civil appeals and revisions in the High Courts and the Supreme Court of Pakistan to correct procedural errors or misapplications of law by lower courts.
Appellate Advocacy: Pursuing civil appeals and revisions in the High Courts and the Supreme Court of Pakistan to correct procedural errors or misapplications of law by lower courts.
Interim Relief: Securing Stay Orders and temporary injunctions to prevent irreparable harm while litigation is pending.

The Mohtashim Advantage

At Mohtashim Law Firm, we believe that the best civil victory is one that is both legally sound and commercially viable. Whether we are resolving a boundary dispute in Kohat or arguing a complex contractual case in the Supreme Court, our focus remains on protecting your rights, securing your assets, and delivering justice through professional excellence and research-driven advocacy.