Supreme Court Issues Directive on Case Execution Procedures

Sep 14 , 2025


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The Federal Supreme Court has issued a directive to regulate and standardise the work of its Execution Department, setting a framework for how final judgments and court orders are enforced across federal courts. The directive defines the department’s structure, roles, and responsibilities while introducing uniform procedures for registering, processing, and prioritising cases with set timelines and documentation standards. It also mandates internal audits, periodic reporting, and disciplinary measures to improve compliance and accountability. Court officials say the measure is aimed at improving efficiency, reducing delays, and ensuring consistency in the enforcement of legal decisions. The directive forms part of ongoing reforms to modernise the judiciary and strengthen public confidence in the justice system.


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