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Lahore High Court Launches Digital Systems to Overhaul Court Finances and Records

Bank-verified PSID challans aim to curb fraud by removing manual handling.

Overview

  • Chief Justice Aalia Neelum unveiled three platforms for Punjab courts: Civil Courts Accounts Management, Judicial Deposits and Securities, and Inventory Management.
  • The payments system links the case platform with the National Bank of Pakistan to auto-issue Challan 32-A bearing unique PSIDs for instant verification.
  • Judicial officers have defined online access to issue financial orders, with digitised fee and fine records under oversight by the Banking and Funds Management Wing.
  • Deposits and securities will be maintained in detailed individual and aggregate ledgers to reduce errors and keep financial data current and transparent.
  • Planned next steps include integration with the Accountant General’s Office, while lawyer groups have publicly praised the initiative’s transparency focus.