AKHTAR NASIR AHMED vs PROVINCE OF PUNJAB through District Collector Gujrat Law of limitation — 2024 PLD 1268 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation: 2024 PLD 1268 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2024
Reporter: PLD
Parties: AKHTAR NASIR AHMED vs PROVINCE OF PUNJAB through District Collector Gujrat Law of limitation

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Judgment text as reported

AKHTAR NASIR AHMED VS PROVINCE OF PUNJAB through District Collector Gujrat Law of limitation---Purpose and scope---Law of limitation is founded on the principle of "Vigilantibus non dormientibus jura subveniunt," meaning "the law assists the vigilant, not those who sleep on their rights"---This principle forms a cornerstone of justice, reinforcing that the law favours those who act promptly and diligently---It emphasizes that individuals must be active in asserting their rights and those who fail to do so within a reasonable time should not expect the courts to intervene in their favor---Law of limitation is not just a technical formality but a crucial component of a well-functioning legal system---It provides a framework that ensures legal matters are addressed promptly, preventing evidence from being lost, memories from fading, and facts from becoming distorted over time---Furthermore, it protects potential defendants from being subjected to claims long after they could reasonably expect such challenges, fostering certainty and finality in legal matters---By requiring claimants to act within a specific period, the law promotes diligence and responsibility in the pursuit of legal remedies---Those who neglect to assert their rights effectively forfeit their ability to challenge matters that could have been addressed much earlier.

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