The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued Notification on 26-03-2020 in connection with Closing the Institution Branch of Supreme Court till 21st April 2020. Detail is as under:
In order to deal with difficulties faced by litigants who are hampered in filling suits, applications, petitions and appeals, etc before various legal for a provided by laws on account of partial/ complete Lockdown announced by the Federal Governments, by the reason of spread of Pandemic Noval Coronavirus on different parts of countries:
WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Pakistan including its Institution Branches are functioning all over the Country while observing various safety protocols;
AND WHEREAS on account of curtailment movement and non- availability /scarcity of means of transportation, it is difficult for litigants to file suits, applications, petition and appeals, etc for reason beyond their control.
AND WHEREAS it is expedient to facilitate filing of suits, applications, petition and appeals, etc before the for a provided by various laws.
NOW THEREFORE in exercise of powers available under article 191 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 read with order II Rule1 and Order XXXIII Rules 1,3,4,&6 of the Supreme Court, 1980 it is hereby notified as follow:
Special thanks to Mr. Muhammad Bux Saleem Khaskheli for sending the copy of the Notification of Closing the Institution Branch of Supreme Court till 21st April 2020. You can read more details at the copy of the Notification.
