SC lays down rules for uniformity in civil pleadings

• Trial courts directed to scrutinise plaints at initial stage ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday formulated a set of guidelines to promote uniformity, improve the quality of pleadings and facilitate the efficient administration of civil justice at the trial court level. In a 26-page judgement authored by Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, the court observed that it would be beneficial if these principles were incorporated into and emphasised in the teaching of civil procedure and legal draft...

By [email protected] (Nasir Iqbal)