Application to Justice of Peace under Section 22-A

APPLICATION TO THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

(SESSIONS JUDGE, district)

From: applicant_name, applicant_address, CNIC No. applicant_cnic

To: The Honourable Justice of the Peace (Sessions Judge), district

APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 22-A(6) OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898

Respectfully submitted:

1. That applicant_name respectfully approaches this Honourable Court as Justice of Peace under Section 22-A(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, seeking direction to the Police for remedial_action.

2. That police_inaction_description in violation of law and abuse of authority.

3. That the applicant has made repeated representations to the police_station_name police station vide reference reference_details but the police has failed to take appropriate action.

4. That the alleged crime falls under crime_category and is a cognizable offence requiring immediate investigation.

5. That crime_details which has caused grave prejudice and hardship to applicant_name.

6. That the investigating officer has officer_conduct which amounts to dereliction of duty and violation of the applicant's constitutional rights.

7. That the applicant has exhausted all remedies available and has no option but to approach this Honourable Court in its capacity as Justice of Peace to seek remedy against police inaction.

8. That Section 22-A(6) CrPC vests power in the Session Judge (as ex-officio Justice of the Peace) to direct the police to register FIR or to interfere with such inaction and provide relief.

WHEREFORE

It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Honourable Court, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 22-A(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, may be pleased to:

(a) Direct the police_station_name Police Station to register an FIR in respect of the alleged offence(s) under crime_sections;

(b) Depute another investigating officer or conduct investigation suo motu if original_officer_details;

(c) Issue such directions as deemed necessary to secure effective investigation; and

(d) Pass such further or other order as deemed just and proper in the circumstances.

VERIFICATION

Verified on solemn affirmation at verification_place on this _____ day of _____, year, that the contents of the above application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.

_____________________________ applicant_name Applicant Through: _____________________________ counsel_name Advocate