Lahore High Court took a major step toward digitisation on Tuesday as Chief Justice Aalia Neelum inaugurated three new digital systems designed to modernise judicial administration and financial management across the Punjab judiciary. Officials described the initiative as a historic move aimed at reducing manual processes, improving transparency, and strengthening institutional oversight within the court system. The launch reflects a broader effort to align judicial operations with modern technological standards while enhancing public trust in court procedures.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior judicial and administrative officials, including Registrar Amjad Iqbal Ranjha, DG District Judiciary Malik Ali Zulqarnain Awan, and DG Judicial and Case Management Javed Iqbal Bosal. Representatives from key partner institutions were also present, including the president and chief executive officer of National Bank of Pakistan and the director general of Punjab Information Technology Board. Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice Aalia Neelum stated that for the first time in the 150 year history of the judiciary, the traditional financial framework was being replaced by a technology driven system. She emphasized that the central objective of these systems is to minimize human intervention, reduce the risk of fraud, and restore public confidence by introducing greater transparency and accountability in judicial processes. She also acknowledged the efforts of Lahore High Court IT wing for developing the platforms in collaboration with relevant institutions.
The first of the newly launched platforms is the Civil Courts Accounts Management System, which introduces a significant change in how judicial fees, fines, and payments are processed. Under this system, manual challans and paper based receipts are being replaced with digitally generated forms that are directly linked to the Case Management System and National Bank of Pakistan. Each challan form, known as Form 32 A, is automatically generated and assigned a unique PSID, ensuring that every transaction can be traced and verified. Judicial officers are provided defined digital access to issue payment orders online, reducing delays and opportunities for forgery or misuse. Officials noted that future plans include integrating the system with the Accountant General’s Office to further strengthen financial verification, reconciliation, and audit oversight across the judiciary.
The second system, titled the Judicial Deposits and Securities Management System, focuses on digitising the handling of funds and securities deposited in banks under court orders. The platform enables Lahore High Court branches to maintain detailed digital records of both individual and collective judicial deposits. By automating these records, the Banking and Funds Management Wing can monitor balances and movements more accurately, lowering the likelihood of human error and ensuring that financial data remains current and transparent. Alongside this, the judiciary has also introduced an Inventory Management System to digitally track judicial assets and stored supplies. The system monitors the entire lifecycle of government property, from procurement to allocation across offices, and includes automated alerts to notify officials before items expire or risk going to waste. Officials said the platform will help maintain accurate records of functional and obsolete stock, ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, and prevent the loss or misuse of public resources, reinforcing accountability within the judicial system.
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