Delay in civil litigation: a study of Pakistan's Courts

Abstract

One of the most complained issue of our legal system is delay in civil litigation. As, justice delayed is said to be justice denied and it was because of this existent and rising issue, a need was felt to immediately address the problem. This research addresses different problems that causes delay and focuses on new problems that are taking birth currently. An effort is made to propose different reforms in order to remove the prevailing deficiencies and to establish a system which is in line with the International Standards. A society without competent Judiciary and a well-established legal system cannot flourish. Such is the aim of the research to bring justice and strengthen the society by bringing in light the right reforms and the right instruments of implementation.