Analysis of Barriers, Causing Delay in Formal Judicial System of Pakistan: A Case Study of Malakand Division

Abstract

A strong, un-biased, efficient and well-organized judicial system is necessary in every State. Judicial structure we are having today in Pakistan is based on the long evolution of time but still it is confronted with numerous issues, amongst which unnecessary delay is the most detrimental part of litigations. This study was an attempt to analyze the barriers causing delay in judicial system of Pakistan in general and Malakand Division in particular. For this purpose, data was collected through qualitative research design, the collected data was initially edited, coded, translated, transcribed and incorporated in the relevant sections for further thematic analysis, understanding and reaching to the facts. It was found that judiciary cannot deliver justice expeditiously; resulting in a society plagued with extremism, terrorism etc. Indefinite delays in disposition of cases result in loss of public trust on judicial system and people resort to taking laws in their hands