👉 Petition engineering refers to the strategic manipulation of legal or regulatory petitions to influence outcomes in favor of a particular party or interest. This often involves crafting specific language, selective disclosure of information, or leveraging procedural rules to sway judges, courts, or regulatory bodies. While it can sometimes be used to highlight important issues or ensure due process, petition engineering is often criticized for prioritizing procedural tactics over substantive justice, potentially undermining fairness or transparency in legal proceedings. The practice highlights the tension between formal rules and genuine advocacy, raising questions about how legal systems balance procedural integrity with meaningful representation.