Supreme Court allows trial courts to dismiss time-barred suits on their own
Most outlets reported that the Supreme Court ruled trial courts can dismiss time-barred or vexatious suits on their own initiative, without requiring a formal application from the defendant. Dawn added specific details about the SHC order in the Askari IV bungalow case being set aside and directed the trial court to assess the civil suit’s maintainability. The Nation emphasized the ruling’s intent to prevent unnecessary litigation and save judicial time, quoting the court’s directive to act at the earliest stage.
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Trial courts can dismiss time-barred suits on their own: SC
ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court has ruled that trial courts can dismiss palpably vexatious or time-barred lawsuits at the earliest stage on their own initiative, without waiting for a formal application from the defendant.
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Trial courts can reject time-barred suits on their own initiative: SC
• Courts should nip vexatious litigation in the bud to save judicial time, says Justice Mazhar• SHC order in Askari IV bungalow case set aside• Trial court directed to decide civil suit’s maintainability after giving both parties adequate opportunity of hearing ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that a trial court can reject a palpably vexatious or time-barred lawsuit on its own initiative ...
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