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Expeditious disposal of cases–Special directions for–Care should be taken that justice is not sacrificed at the altar of expeditious disposal of cases–It must be clarified that direction by a superior court for disposal of a case within a particular period of time is always directory in nature, and such a direction should be followed as far as possible, keeping in view the interest of justice–Where the court finds that consistent with the demands of law and justice it is not possible to decide the case within the directed time limit, a request can be made for an extension of time. (PLJ 1996 Lahore 1115)
Expeditious disposal of cases–Special directions for–Reasonable opportunity of hearing is the pivotal point of our judicial system–Every other consideration, however pious it may be, has to yield to the fundamental principle of law that a fair opportunity of hearing has to be afforded to affected parties by every court/tribunal. (PLJ 1996 Lahore 1115)
Expeditious disposal of cases–Special directions for expeditious disposal of cases are issued by superior courts for the purpose of expeditious decisions of cases in accordance with the law–Hearing/trial of cases should be so managed that parties may not be deprived of their right to a reasonable opportunity of hearing. (PLJ 1996 Lahore 1115)