While launching a biometric case filing system in Lahore’s district judiciary, aimed at eliminating the filing of bogus and fake cases Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Aalia Neelum disclosed the new system has been introduced in pursuance the top court directives saying the development has already been garnered appreciation from professional and merit-based lawyers.
It is pertinent to mention that during last month taking a major step towards digitalization and greater efficiency in judicial proceedings, the Supreme Court has introduced new method of e-filing cases at the Institution Desk with an incentive for fixing the electronically filed cases within 15 days.
Justice Aalia Neelum emphasized that biometric verification of the petitioner or litigant is now mandatory for case filing. “If a litigant can come to sign a case with the lawyer, they can also come for biometric verification for filing,” she remarked, underlining the importance of authenticity in legal proceedings.
She also announced that the daily cause list of cases is now live on the LHC mobile application, enabling lawyers and litigants to check which case is being heard in which courtroom in real-time. Additionally, LED screens will soon be installed outside courtrooms to display the live cause list for public convenience.
Reaffirming her commitment to judicial reforms, the Chief Justice stated that the Lahore High Court is aligning its systems with modern-day needs to ensure swift and quality justice.
