'Justice of Peace' in the Light of Khizer Hayat Case - PLD 2005 Lahore 470

22 Pages Posted: 29 Oct 2011

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Muhammad Amir Munir

Lahore High Court; International Islamic University, Islamabad, Students

Date Written: October 8, 2011

Abstract

This power point presentation highlights important points laid down by the Hon'ble Lahore High Court with respect to powers, jurisdiction and nature of the Office of the Justice of Peace (JoP) in Pakistan. This presentation highlights key points discussed in the judgment. It will help judges, magistrates, advocates and law students to understand the ratio of judgment. The Justices of Peace can find immediate reference to the powers, jurisdiction and extent of their powers in this regard. The powers given to the district and additional district and sessions judges as ex-officio justices of peace under s.22-A and 22-B of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) are the main focus of this judgment.

Keywords: Justice of Peace, section 22-A/22-B CrPC, ex-officio justice of peace, FIR, change of investigation, non-registration of case by police, police order 2002

JEL Classification: K40

Suggested Citation

Munir, Muhammad Amir, 'Justice of Peace' in the Light of Khizer Hayat Case - PLD 2005 Lahore 470 (October 8, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1950714 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1950714

Muhammad Amir Munir (Contact Author)

Lahore High Court ( email )

Punjab
Pakistan

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International Islamic University, Islamabad, Students ( email )

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