Rectification of Instrument under Pakistani Legal Regime (Published)
Rectification is a relief that thrives in the Specific Relief Act of 1877. This relief is obtained when any instrument is polluted with fraud or mutual mistake. This article utilises qualitative research methodology to describe the evolving trends of Pakistan courts while granting relief of rectification. With this purpose, the article describes the concept, scope, and significance of relief of rectification. This article critically inspects the effect of fraud and mistakes on the instrument and how an instrument is rectified when it is polluted with mistakes or fraud. This article also investigates the methods of pleading for relief of rectification under section 31 of the Specific Relief Act of 1877 and distinguishes typographical errors that are rectified under 152 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The article describes how the limitation period for this relief is calculated.
Keywords: Fraud, Mistake, rectification, relief
A Holistic Appraisal of Electoral Fraud and Other Electoral Irregularities in Nigeria: Way Forward (Published)
Over the years, allegations of electoral fraud have been levelled against the various elections held in Nigeria, including presidential elections. The recurrent incidences of flawned elections has no doubt eroded the credibility of election results and also debased the trust in the Electoral Commission. This paper examines the factors responsible for flawned elections in Nigeria among others. This is doctrinal research which relies on both primary and secondary sources of data. This paper reveals that the politicians have come to see election as a do or die affairs, hence the frequent use of thuggery, intimidation and violence during elections. This paper concludes by proferring some solutions.
Keywords: Election, Fraud, Ideology, Nigeria, incumbency