In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified the discretionary nature of its jurisdiction under Article 199 of the Constitution, emphasizing that it should primarily serve to foster justice rather than perpetuate injustice. The three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, stated that the High Court should refrain from interfering with concurrent findings of fact made by lower courts unless there is a clear legal error or misreading of evidence. The judgment highlighted that substantial justice must be prioritized, and the court should only intervene in exceptional circumstances where glaring errors are evident. The court noted, "the superior courts exercise restraint and are slow to disturb concurrent findings unless exceptional circumstances, illegality, or a jurisdictional error are demonstrated," reinforcing the principle of judicial restraint in matters of fact assessment (Business Recorder, February 18, 2026). This ruling underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of lower court decisions unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise.