LAHORE – Under Lahore High Court Chief Justice Miss Aalia Neelum, and in pursuance of the timelines issued by the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee, the District Judiciary of the Province of Punjab has demonstrated outstanding judicial performance during the year 2025.
Owing to improved case management, institutional reforms, and the introduction of modern judicial practices, more than 3.88 million cases had been decided across district courts in Punjab, marking a historic milestone in the province’s judicial history.
Appreciating the performance of the district judiciary, Chief Justice Justice Aalia Neelum stated that ensuring transparency in the judicial system and providing timely justice to litigants remain the foremost priorities. She emphasized that the implementation of modern reforms, automation, and the effective use of information technology have significantly enhanced the pace of case disposal.
According to official statistics, over 2.91 million cases were decided by the Civil Courts across Punjab during 2025, while 2.857 million new civil cases were instituted during the same period. Similarly, more than 0.969 million cases were disposed of by Sessions Courts, whereas 0.938 million new cases were filed during the year. Furthermore, the total number of pending cases in civil and sessions courts across Punjab has reduced to 1.442 million, reflecting a net decrease of more than 56 thousand pending cases compared to the previous year.
It may be mentioned here that in line with the directives of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee, strict compliance with prescribed timelines was ensured across all district courts under the guidance of LHC Chief Justice Miss Aalia Neelum.
The lawyers and litigants across the province have termed the record number of case disposals as a welcome and significant development, stating that the implementation of effective case management systems and digital reforms has not only expedited justice delivery but also strengthened public confidence in the judicial system.
