No 5636/PE&CB/DDJ/NJPMC
10-May-2025
Directorate Of District Judiciary, Lahore High Court, Lahore
Punjab Judiciary Told to Expedite Stay Application Cases as Per CPC Guidelines:
In a move aimed at speeding up civil litigation processes in Punjab, the Lahore High Court has issued a fresh directive to all District & Sessions Judges across the province regarding the early disposal of stay applications and civil appeals.
As per the official Government Notification No. 5636/PE&CB/DDJ/NJPMC, dated 10th May 2025, the Hon’ble Chief Justice has ordered all judicial officers to strictly follow the time limits laid down in the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) 2009, Revised Edition 2012.
The instructions specifically emphasize that stay applications under Order XXXIX Rules 1 & 2 of the CPC (Civil Procedure Code, 1908) must be disposed of within 15 days. Moreover, civil appeals, especially those involving stay matters filed under Section 104 read with Order XLIII Rule 1 CPC, which are pending for more than three months, must be decided within one month from now.
This notification is expected to reduce delays and backlog in civil litigation and is part of broader judicial reforms for speedy justice in Pakistan. Please find notification:
LAHORE HIGH COURT, LAHORE
DIRECTORATE OF DISTRICT JUDICIARY
No 5636/PE&CB/DDJ/NJPMC
Dated Lahore 10/05/2025
From:
The Director General,
Directorate of District Judiciary,
Lahore High Court,
Lahore.
To
All the learned District & Sessions Judges,
In The Punjab.
SUBJECT: EARLY DISPOSAL OF STAY APPLICATIONS U/O XXXIX RULES 1&2 CPC, AS DIRECTED BY NATIONAL JUDICIAL (POLICY MAKING) COMMITTEE NJPMC-2009, REVISED EDITION 2012.
Dear Sir/Madam,
1. I am directed to convey that the Hon’ble Chief Justice has been pleased to direct you to ensure the disposal of stay applications by the Judicial Officers filed under Order XXXIX Rules 1&2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, (Act of 1908) (CPC) within the period of 15 days as directed by the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee 2009 (NJPMC) Revised Edition 2012. Similarly, all the civil appeals including that of stay matters filed u/s 104 of CPC read with order XLIII Rule 1 of First Schedule of CPC which are pending beyond 3 months period be decided within one month, positively.
2. The Compliance report be submitted in this regard after one month.
Yours faithfully,
Director General
Directorate of District Judiciary
Judicial Backlog Targeted in Punjab – LHC Sets Clear Deadlines for Stay and Civil Appeal Cases:
This notification reflects the renewed commitment of the Lahore High Court to implement judicial efficiency and reduce the growing burden of pending litigation. By adhering to the 15-day rule for stay applications under Order XXXIX CPC and resolving civil appeals pending over 3 months within 30 days, the courts aim to deliver timely justice and eliminate unnecessary delays in the legal process.
Legal practitioners, litigants, and judicial officers are encouraged to take note of these timelines. Compliance is not just a matter of policy now — it’s a directive from the Hon’ble Chief Justice, reinforcing the NJPMC’s vision for prompt adjudication.
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