Lexicon Juret provides specialised legal advice and representation in matters concerning military law, service law, Courts of Inquiry, courts-martial, disciplinary proceedings, appeals and related constitutional and judicial proceedings.
Our practice covers matters arising under the principal legislation and legal frameworks governing Pakistan’s Armed Forces, including the Pakistan Army Act, 1952; Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953; Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961; Defence Services laws and rules; relevant service regulations and instructions; and applicable constitutional and statutory provisions. The firm also keeps abreast of developments in the evolving statutory framework governing Pakistan’s defence forces, including the Defense Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026. (Ministry of Defence)
We advise and assist clients in relation to Courts of Inquiry, investigations, recording of evidence, disciplinary proceedings, summary proceedings, courts-martial, preparation of defence, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, evidentiary issues, legal submissions, findings, sentences and post-trial remedies. The Pakistan Army Act expressly provides for rules concerning Courts of Inquiry, Courts-Martial, appellate proceedings, trial procedure, confirmation, revision, annulment and petitions against findings and sentences. (Pakistan Code)
Our practice further encompasses appeals and challenges arising from courts-martial and service proceedings, including proceedings before competent service forums, appellate authorities, High Courts and the Supreme Court of Pakistan, where legally maintainable.
We also advise on the interaction between military law and other applicable legislation, including the Constitution of Pakistan, Code of Criminal Procedure, Pakistan Penal Code, Qanun-e-Shahadat Order and laws relating to national security, official secrets and other offences, where relevant to the particular matter. For example, section 549 of the Code of Criminal Procedure addresses cases in which a person may be liable to trial by court-martial. (Statutes of Pakistan)
Our lawyers examine issues including jurisdiction, legality of proceedings, procedural fairness, natural justice, constitutional protections, admissibility and appreciation of evidence, command authority, disciplinary powers, service rights, legality of punishment and appellate remedies.
Lexicon Juret provides strategic legal advice, defence preparation, representation, expert legal opinions and appellate assistance throughout military and service-law proceedings, subject to the applicable law, forum and professional requirements.