PROVINCE OF PUNJAB through the District Collector, Bhakkar vs MUHAMMAD CHIRAGH — 2026 PLD 53 SUPREME-COURT

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Citation: 2026 PLD 53 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2026
Reporter: PLD
Parties: PROVINCE OF PUNJAB through the District Collector, Bhakkar vs MUHAMMAD CHIRAGH

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Judgment text as reported

PROVINCE OF PUNJAB through the District Collector, Bhakkar VS MUHAMMAD CHIRAGH. Substantial justice over technical compliance---Minor unintentional mistakes---Legal practitioners sometimes make unintentional mistakes when drafting pleadings or filing cases---Such errors, while regrettable, often result in outcomes that can attract sanctions or penalties---However, in the administration of justice, it is crucial to recognize that not all mistakes warrant strict punitive measures---To give life to the principle that wrong must not go unpunished, and that right must not go unenforced, a degree of leniency must be accorded to errors that do not stem from contumacy or intentional misconduct---By adopting a more forgiving approach towards certain minor mistakes, the judiciary can prevent the rigid application of rules from hindering the broader mission of justice delivery---This perspective is vital because the judiciary is respected not because it has the technical ability to legitimize unfairness, instead, its respect is rooted in its fundamental role as an arbiter of fairness, capable of identifying and rectifying injustices---The expectation that the judiciary must act to eliminate any form of injustice serves as a cornerstone of trust in the legal system---It is this ability to prioritize substantial justice over mere technical compliance that fortifies the integrity and efficacy of our legal processes.

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