Malik GHULAM NABI And Others vs DUR MUHAMMAD And Other

This matter came before the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the form of a petition for leave to appeal. The core legal question addressed by the Court was whether the petition, which was filed with a significant delay of 258 days, could be entertained or if it should be dismissed on the grounds of limitation. Upon reviewing the circumstances presented, the Court determined that the petitioners failed to provide any valid or sufficient justification to warrant the condonation of such a substantial delay. Consequently, the Court held that the petition was time-barred and could not be proceeded with. The ratio of the decision reinforces the strict principle that the law of limitation is to be applied rigorously, and in the absence of a satisfactory explanation for delay, the Court will not exercise its discretion to condone it. As a result, the petition was dismissed as barred by time, affirming the necessity for timely filing in legal proceedings to ensure judicial finality and adherence to procedural mandates.