It would suffice to refer to a judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan reported as the State through Advocate General, N.W.F.P., Peshawar v. Naeemullah Khan (2001 SCMR 1461) for an elaboration to the term ‘proceedings’. It was held that:-
“Keeping in view the literary meaning and the, interpretation of the word 'proceeding' as interpreted in various pronouncements given above, we are of the opinion that the word 'proceedings' is a comprehensive expression which includes every step taken towards further progress of a cause in Court or Tribunal, from its commencement till its disposal. In legal terminology the word "proceedings" means the instituting or carrying on of an action of law. Generally, a 'proceeding' is the form and manner of conducting judicial business before a Court or judicial officer, including all possible steps in an action from its commencement to the execution of a judgment and in a more particular sense it is any application to a Court of justice for aid in enforcement of rights, for relief, for redress of injuries, or damages or for any remedial object. It in its general use comprehends every step taken or measure adopted in prosecution or defence of an action.”
Part of judgment
IN THE LAHORE HIGH COURT LAHORE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
Civil Original (Civil)
751-10
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