Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has approved the promulgation of the Costs of Litigation Act, 2017, according to a news source. The law has been introduced to make litigation cheaper and the acquisition of justice easier for public.
The act was approved by the cabinet in a meeting held at the Prime Minister Office (PMO) headed by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, where several other administrative and legislative decisions were also taken. The Costs of Litigation Act, 2017 will be enforced with effect from 1st March, 2018.