07/10/2025
Criminal Miscellaneous Application 22-A Dismissed
In a recent judgment delivered by the Honorable IV Additional Sessions Judge, South Karachi, our client achieved a significant legal success in proceedings under Sections 22-A and 22-B Cr.P.C.
The applicant had sought directions for registration of an FIR and legal protection arising out of a property-related dispute. Our legal team successfully demonstrated that:
The applicant was not the direct aggrieved party and failed to produce any valid document establishing his legal authority.
The dispute was civil in nature, concerning ownership and possession, and was already pending before a competent civil court.
The inquiry revealed no criminal incident, and the allegations of threats were vague, lacking specific details or corroboration.
The Honorable Court held that jurisdiction under Sections 22-A and 22-B Cr.P.C. cannot be invoked as a substitute for civil proceedings, and that registration of an FIR is unwarranted where no cognizable offence exists.
After considering the record and submissions, the Court dismissed the application, observing that no reasonable grounds existed for recording a statement under Section 154 Cr.P.C.
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