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MUHAMMAD ASLAM CHATTHA vs SHEHNAZ AKHTAR ZAHOOR AHMED — 2026 PLD 308 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation
2026 PLD 308 SUPREME-COURT
Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year
2026
Reporter
PLD
Parties
MUHAMMAD ASLAM CHATTHA vs SHEHNAZ AKHTAR ZAHOOR AHMED
Subject matter
Criminal

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Judgment text as reported

MUHAMMAD ASLAM CHATTHA VS SHEHNAZ AKHTAR ZAHOOR AHMED. Statute of limitation---Application, nature of---Scope---The statute of limitations should be applied unhesitatingly when its applicability is clear---However, in situations where two interpretations are possible, one that risks depriving an individual of their rightful claims, and another that affirms their right to recovery, it is prudent to favour the interpretation that seeks to uphold justice and prevent unjust hardships---Moreover, the statute of limitations merely prescribes a timeframe within which a party must approach the courts to file a suit; it does not per se affect, govern, or regulate the validity or existence of the claim presented in the suit.

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