Explanation

The Secretary Industries, Commerce & Investment is designated as the Provincial Controller General under the Act, managing price control mechanisms and implementation.

Explanation

As per Section 61 of CrPC, an arrested person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, excluding travel time, to prevent unlawful detention.

Explanation

According to the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020, if a false or frivolous notice is issued under the whistleblower provision, the recipient is given 15 days to respond or reply.

Explanation

 "Audi alteram partem" translates to "hear the other side" and is a fundamental principle of natural justice,

Meaning that before a decision is made against someone, they must be given a chance to present their case and defend themselves. 

Explanation

As per Explanation 2 of Section 21 PPC 1860, a person is considered a public servant whatever legal defect exists in his right to hold that office.

This ensures that official acts remain valid even if the appointment has procedural or technical defects.

Explanation

As per Article 6(3) parliament is empowered to provide punishment of persons found guilty of high treason

Explanation

Article 199 empowers the High Court to issue writs against the Government and public authorities.

It ensures the protection of fundamental rights and legality of official actions.

Explanation

Under Article 199 of the Constitution, the High Court’s writ jurisdiction is limited to its own province.

It cannot exercise this power over areas outside its territorial jurisdiction.

Explanation

In case of an offence by a corporation, only the Managing Director or a duly authorized officer of the company is legally allowed to file an appeal on its behalf.

Explanation

Under the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act, once hoarding is suspected, the burden of proof shifts to the accused, who must demonstrate that they were not involved in hoarding.