Fouzia Barkat (deceased) vs Additional District Judge Preamble — 2026 YLR 760 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation: 2026 YLR 760 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court: Lahore High Court
Year: 2026
Reporter: YLR
Parties: Fouzia Barkat (deceased) vs Additional District Judge Preamble
Subject matter: Family

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Judgment text as reported

Fouzia Barkat (deceased) VS Additional District Judge Preamble---Family statutes--- Liberal interpretation---Supreme Court has underscored the importance of adopting a purposive and liberal interpretive approach toward family statutes --- The law must be construed to advance the object of social welfare, not to obstruct it through procedural formalism --- Accordingly, Family Courts should interpret their enabling statute in a manner that fosters substantive justice, promotes expeditious relief, and prevents technicalities from defeating legitimate claims.

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