Practice Areas
Criminal Litigation
We have extensive experience in criminal appellate litigation, having obtained four acquittals on appeal of defendants convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by trial courts. We also represent complainants in criminal cases of domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape.
Family Law
We regularly represent clients in divorce, guardianship, child custody and financial maintenance proceedings. We have successfully obtained guardianship and primary custody for several clients over the years.
Constitutional Litigation
We have spearheaded litigation strategies that have led to court directions to government authorities to comply with legal and constitutional obligations. Sara filed a petition to enforce women’s right to reproductive health services in Sindh, which led to the establishment of four obstetric fistula repair centers in government hospitals and the recruitment of additional gynecologists. She represented HIV positive transgender persons who were denied health services in Sindh, and obtained orders directing a public hospital to provide treatment without discrimination. She has represented transgender persons in a challenge to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018 before the Federal Shariat Court.
International Human Rights Law
Sara has made several written and oral submissions to United Nations treaty monitoring bodies regarding compliance of states with their human rights obligations. She has also made stakeholder submission to the Human Rights Council for Pakistan’s Universal Periodic Review.
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