At Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners (PC | LP), a premier law firm in Lusaka, Zambia, specializing in Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Insolvency Practice, we believe that the law is not only about rules and procedures but also about understanding human…

At Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners (PC | LP), a leading law firm in Lusaka, Zambia, we understand that matters of love, marriage, and family can often intersect with the law in complex ways. Our firm specializes in Litigation, Dispute Resolution,…

At Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners, a leading law firm in Lusaka, Zambia, we specialize in Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Insolvency Practice. Our team regularly handles complex family law matters, including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and marital property division. A…

At Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners, we recognize that marriage is one of the most significant commitments in life. However, there are times when a relationship reaches a point where it cannot be saved despite counseling, mediation, or genuine effort from…

**The statement highlights the crucial role of trust in a marriage, emphasizing that its breakdown can be a determining factor in the survival of the relationship. When trust is lost, and love is no longer present, it can be futile…

An alibi is a defence in criminal law that asserts the accused was not present at the crime scene when the alleged offence was committed. By providing evidence of their whereabouts at the time of the crime, the accused can…

In order to secure a conviction for murder, the prosecution must prove two essential elements: the “actus reus” (the act of killing) and the “mens rea” (the mindset behind the killing). Both elements must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt…

In the context of criminal proceedings, the law recognizes the importance of protecting the marital relationship by granting spouses a privilege against being compelled to testify against each other. This privilege is rooted in the idea that the marital bond…

*In Zambia, murder is considered a serious and grave offence, and as such, it is not a bailable offence. This means that individuals accused of murder are not entitled to bail as a matter of right. *Implications The classification of…

In Zambia, the police have the authority to arrest individuals suspected of committing a crime, but the threshold for making an arrest is relatively low. According to the law, the police only require “reasonable suspicion” that a crime has been…

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has announced plans to introduce a new law that will grant the Registrar at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources the authority to cancel Certificates of Title obtained through fraudulent and illegal…

*The term “landlord” has its roots in the feudal system, where land was a valuable commodity and a medium of exchange. In feudal times, lords held vast tracts of land and wielded significant power and influence over their tenants. This…