THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (PUNJAB AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE 2020
The Code of Civil Procedure (Punjab Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 is a Provincial Legislation which extends to whole of Punjab. The Code of Civil Procedure (Punjab Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 aims to reform and expedite civil proceedings in Punjab, Pakistan. Enacted to address the need for procedural reforms, the ordinance introduces several significant changes. It establishes the hierarchy of civil courts in alignment with the Punjab Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962. The substitution of sections enhances the efficiency of the legal process, with a focus on electronic record maintenance. The ordinance introduces new sections, such as 27A, which outlines the process of summons, incorporating modern communication methods and monitoring services. Amendments to sections 96, 106, and 115 set specific timeframes for court decisions, aiming for a timely resolution of appeals and applications. Additionally, the ordinance emphasizes case management under section 128(k) and introduces provisions for concurrent hearings of interlocutory applications under section 141. Section 159 ensures that proceedings initiated before the ordinance’s enactment adhere to the previous legal framework.
