25/10/2025
Even though courts are meant to protect citizens’ rights and ensure justice, many people in Pakistan still avoid going to court. There are several major reasons for this:
⚖️ 1. Lengthy Legal Procedures
Cases often take years or even decades to conclude.
Frequent postponements (adjournments), overloaded dockets, and limited judges slow down justice.
People feel that “justice delayed is justice denied.”
💸 2. High Legal Costs
Hiring good lawyers, managing travel, and paying for documents can be expensive.
Poor or middle-class people often cannot afford these costs, even if they are innocent.
🧍♂️ 3. Fear of Harassment or Pressure
Some people fear police involvement, influential opponents, or political pressure.
There can also be threats, bribes, or pressure to withdraw cases.
🏛️ 4. Complex and Bureaucratic System
Many citizens find legal language, procedures, and paperwork confusing.
Even basic steps (like filing a complaint) can be difficult without legal help.
🤝 5. Social & Cultural Factors
Families or communities sometimes prefer “Jirga” or “Panchayat” (informal justice) to settle disputes quickly and quietly.
People fear that going to court will damage their reputation or make private issues public.
⚖️ 6. Lack of Trust
There’s a widespread perception that corruption, favoritism, or political interference can affect outcomes.
Some believe that only the rich or powerful win cases, so they lose faith in formal justice.
🕊️ 7. Low Legal Awareness
Many people don’t know their legal rights or the facilities (like free legal aid) that courts offer.
Lack of education and access to legal information keeps them away.
If Pakistan’s judiciary continues to improve speed, transparency, and public outreach, more people will begin to trust and use the courts rather than avoiding them.
In this forum we will solve above mentioned issues.