2025 PLP 2815 (YLR)
Jamshed — Petitioner Versus Ex-Officio Justice of Peace and others — Respondents
| Citation | 2025 PLP 2815 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | Jamshed — Petitioner Versus Ex-Officio Justice of Peace and others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2025 PLP 2815 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2025 PLP 2815 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Mian Abdul Qaddous for Petitioner.
- Muhammad Nasir Chohan, Additional Advocate General with Tahir ASI for the State.
- Rana Ghulam Sarwar for Respondent No. 5.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 22-A & 22-B
Prevention of Corruption Act (II of 1947), S. 5
Illegal gratification
Ex-officio Justice of Peace, powers of
Scope
Petitioner assailed the order passed by Justice of Peace whereby the petitioner had been declined the request for issuance of direction for registration of FIR
Perusal of the record revealed that petitioner although filed a complaint for registration of FIR against the proposed accused as well as petition under S.22-A/B,Cr.P.C., but he had miserably failed to mention the date, time, place and name of witnesses in whose presence Rs.5,63,000/- were given as bribe to Police Official/ proposed accused
Not only on the asking of the petitioner the proposed accused took oath in front of the Court but inspite of departmental action he was only declared guilty of misconduct and the allegation of bribe, given to him was not proved
In the given circumstances, the Ex-Officio Justice of Peace had rightly thrashed out the material available on record and dismissed the application of petitioner, which did not require any interference from the igh Court, hence, resultantly instant petition being devoid of force was dismissed.
Judgment & Decree
Abher Gul Khan, J.
The petitioner called in question the legality of order dated 23.07.2024 passed by Ex-Officio Justice of Peace Sheikhupura, who dismissed the application of petitioner under section 22-A/B Cr.P.C. for registration of criminal case against the proposed accused.
2. Arguments heard. Record perused.
3. Perusal of the record reveals that petitioner although filed a complaint for registration of FIR against the proposed accused as well as petition under section 22-A/B Cr.P.C. but he has miserably failed to mention the date, time, place and name of witnesses in whose presence Rs. 5,63,000/- were given as bribe to Tahir Majeed ASI. Not only on the asking of the petitioner the proposed accused Tahir Majeed ASI took oath in front of the court but inspite of departmental action he was only declared guilty of misconduct and the allegation of bribe, given to him was not proved. In the given circumstances, the Ex-Officio Justice of Peace has rightly thrashed out the material available on record and dismissed the application of petitioner, which does not require any interference from this Court, hence, resultantly instant petition being devoid of force is dismissed. JK/J-7/L Petition dismissed.