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Criminal Misc. Application No. S- 300 of 2025
Abdul Hamid Bhurgri, J,-
Applicants: 1. Munawar Ali S/O Ali Akber Lund, 2. Ali Muhammad S/O Najamuddin Sahito through Mr. Pervaiz Ahmed Kuber, Advocate.Respondents: State through Mr. Khalil Ahmed Maitlo, D.P.G.
Law: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section: 22-A,22-B,154,561-A
Law: Electricity Act, 1910
Section: 39-A
Summary
This order addresses a Criminal Miscellaneous Application under Section 561-A Cr.P.C. challenging an order by the Justice of Peace, who had directed the police to record the complainant's statement and, if a cognizable offence was made out, register an FIR under Section 154 Cr.P.C. The case involves the alleged electrocution death of Ali Raza, who was said to be working on an electric pole upon assurances from the accused that the power supply would be disconnected. The complainant alleged police inaction and sought registration of an FIR through the court under Sections 22-A and 22-B Cr.P.C. The applicants (accused) denied responsibility, claiming the deceased was acting illegally and not under their authority.
The High Court maintained the Justice of Peace's order, emphasizing that:
Disputed facts require proper investigation, not summary adjudication.